# Competences — prosthetic-orthotics technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/500b7b14-507c-4c49-816d-c1d0b05b85e4).

## Essential

- **biomedical engineering** (knowledge)
- **finish prosthetic-orthotic devices** (skill/competence)
- **human anatomy** (knowledge)
- **interpret prescriptions** (skill/competence)
- **maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices** (skill/competence)
- **manipulate metal** (skill/competence)
- **manipulate plastic** (skill/competence)
- **manipulate wood** (skill/competence)
- **manufacture prosthetic-orthotic devices** (skill/competence)
- **orthotic devices** (knowledge)
- **prosthetic devices** (knowledge)
- **prosthetic-orthotic device materials** (knowledge)
- **repair orthopedic goods** (skill/competence)
- **repair prosthetic-orthotic devices** (skill/competence)
- **test prosthetic-orthotic devices** (skill/competence)
- **types of orthopedic supplies** (knowledge)
- **use technical drawing software** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise on medical device features (skill/competence)
- biomedical techniques (knowledge)
- comply with legislation related to health care (skill/competence)
- design objects to be crafted (skill/competence)
- maintain prosthetic-orthotic laboratory equipment (skill/competence)
- musculoskeletal anatomy (knowledge)
- order supplies (skill/competence)
- orthopaedic goods industry (knowledge)
- prosthetic-orthotic examination (knowledge)
- recommend orthopedic goods to customers depending on their condition (skill/competence)
- use casts of body parts (skill/competence)
- use of special equipment for daily activities (knowledge)