Orthotist Or Prosthetist
OSCA 262931·ANZSCO 251912
540
21.8%
52.4%
37 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation.
What they typically do
- Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
- Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
- Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends appropriate assistive technologies to maximise their performance
- Develops individual orthotic/prosthetic service plans, considering relevant material science, biomechanics and anatomical factors
- Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to meet clients' needs, including their functional, emotional, psychological and developmental goals
- Provides gait training, education and continual monitoring, assessment and evaluation of orthoses and prostheses and treatments
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management, including team consultation as required, about clients' challenges, needs and progress
- Adjusts and modifies orthoses and prostheses to accommodate minor changes to clients' neuromuscular and skeletal systems
- Maintains accurate records of client assessments, device specifications and adjustments
Where they work
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Orthotist Or Prosthetist.
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