HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES

2399-15 Orthotist

Designs, builds, fits and repairs splints, braces, callipers and related appliances to restore functions or compensate for muscular or skeletal disabilities.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• works with doctors and therapists in the care and treatment of patients
• consults, designs and selects materials and components, taking casts and measurements, making modifications, and performing fittings
• evaluates the function and appearance of the device on the patient and advises patients on its use
• may examines patient needs and assist physicians in pre-surgical planning and design for the construction of devices
• may supervise the functions of support personnel and laboratory or workshop activities

  Specialisations:
  Prosthetist