Summary
Prosthestist is a professional role responsible for evaluating patients to learn their medical conditions and needs; examine patients to obtain the measurements needed to design custom – made appliances; select the materials and parts for devices, then fabricate them in accordance with the design within their specialized field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Prosthestist is a professional role responsible for evaluating patients to learn their medical conditions and needs; examine patients to obtain the measurements needed to design custom – made appliances; select the materials and parts for devices, then fabricate them in accordance with the design within their specialized field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- work in dedicated prosthetic and orthotic departments within hospitals or specialized orthopedic centers,.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
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Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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