Role:
"The fitting and maintenance of prosthetic and orthotic
appliances (orthoses and prostheses), cosmetic body restoration
and orthopaedic foot appliances".
Scope of work:
The
orthotic technician makes orthoses from drawings, measurements
and plaster casts using a variety of materials, such as
metals, plastics, leathers and fabrics.
He/she may also:
assist the Prosthetist/Orthotist in casting of patients
construction and maintaintenace prosthetic/orthotic appliances
selection and/or adjustment of correct orthopaedic footwear
to ensure proper.
maintenance of inventory products
scheduling patients for departmental staff
administration and the computation of charges for departmental
services
provision of patient education in relevant areas if/when
necessary
NOTE: Please note that the above list is not exhaustive
in that the role the technician will undoubtedly vary
from organisation to organisation
Core skills required:
technical aptitude
good hand to eye co-ordination
ability to work with hands
communication skills
team working skills
attention to detail and accuracy
Contats for further informaton:
For further information on courses and training for the
orthotic technician, please get in contact with one of
the following:
British
Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Sir James Clark Building
Abbeymill Business Centre
Paisley
PA1 1TJ
http://www.bapo.com
National Centre for Training
and Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Strathclyde
131 St James' Road
Glasgow
G4 0LS
http://www.strath.ac.uk
School of Prosthetics and
Orthotics
University of Salford
Brian Blatchford Building
Salford
M6 6PU
http://www.healthcare.salford.ac.uk
