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name: prosthetic-orthotics-technician
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'prosthetic-orthotics technician' (also: orthopaedic appliance maker, prosthetics maker, prosthetic brace maker, prosthetic devices maker, orthopaedic technician, orthotic and prosthetic technician). Use when the user asks for typical prosthetic-orthotics technician work such as: Fit appliances onto patients, and make any necessary adjustments.; Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools.; Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools required."
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# Prosthetic-Orthotics Technician
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Prosthetic-orthotics technicians design, create, fit and repair supportive devices, such as braces, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
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## Core workflow
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1. Fit appliances onto patients, and make any necessary adjustments.
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2. Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools.
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3. Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools required.
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4. Repair, modify, or maintain medical supportive devices, such as artificial limbs, braces, or surgical supports, according to specifications.
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5. Instruct patients in use of prosthetic or orthotic devices.
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6. Take patients' body or limb measurements for use in device construction.
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7. Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
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8. Bend, form, and shape fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- biomedical engineering
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- finish prosthetic-orthotic devices
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- human anatomy
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- interpret prescriptions
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- maintain prosthetic-orthotic devices
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- manipulate metal
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- manipulate plastic
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- manipulate wood
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- manufacture prosthetic-orthotic devices
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- orthotic devices
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- prosthetic devices
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- prosthetic-orthotic device materials
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- repair orthopedic goods
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- repair prosthetic-orthotic devices
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- test prosthetic-orthotic devices
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## Hot technologies
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- Autodesk AutoCAD
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Microsoft Office software
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Microsoft Word
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/500b7b14-507c-4c49-816d-c1d0b05b85e4), O*NET 30.3 (51-9082.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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