Assistant Test Content Outline

Implementation of the Treatment Plan — 35%

• Provide patient with preparatory care for orthotic treatment (e.g., compression garment)
• Select appropriate materials/techniques in order to obtain a patient model/image
• Prepare patient for procedure required to initiate treatment plan (e.g., information about aspects of the procedure)
• Perform procedure (e.g., measure, take impression, delineate, scan, digitize)
• Select appropriate pre-fabricated orthosis based on patient measurements and the established treatment plan
• Comply with manufacturer’s specifications regarding components/materials
• Prepare delineation/impression/template for modification/fabrication
• Rectify and prepare patient model/image for fabrication
• Fabricate/assemble/align orthosis in order to prepare for initial or diagnostic fitting
• Assess device for structural safety and ensure that manufacturers’ guidelines have been followed prior to patient fitting (e.g.,torque values, component weight limits)
• Assess alignment of orthosis for accuracy in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes in order to provide optimal function/ comfort
• Ensure that materials, design and components are provided as specified in the treatment plan
• Complete fabrication process after achieving optimal fit and function of orthosis (e.g., convert diagnostic device to definitive orthosis)
• Re-assess orthosis for structural safety at time of delivery
• Educate patient and/or caregiver about the use and maintenance of the orthosis (e.g., wearing schedules, other instructions)
• Document treatment using established record-keeping techniques to verify compliance with treatment plan