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orthotics assistant
A professional who assists orthotist in providing care and fabricating and fitting orthopedic braces to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine. Responsibilities include:
- Under guidance of and in consultation with orthotist, makes assigned casts, measurements, model modifications, and layouts.
- Performs fitting, including static and dynamic alignments.
- Evaluates orthopedic braces on patient to ensure fit, function, and quality.
- Repairs and maintains orthopedic braces.
- May be responsible for performance of other personnel.
- May also perform functions of prosthetics assistant and be designated Orthotics-Prosthetics Assistant.
- ส่วนหนึ่งของคำพูด: noun
- อุตสาหกรรม/ขอบเขต: Professional careers
- Category: Occupational titles
- Company: U.S. DOL
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- Jason F
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(United States of America)