Contents
- Orthotic Domain 1 - Patient Assessment
- Orthotic Domain 2 - Formulation of the Treatment Plan
- Orthotic Domain 3 - Implementation of the Treatment Plan
- Orthotic Domain 4 - Follow-up to the Treatment Plan
- Orthotic Domain 5 - Practice Management
- Prosthetic Domain 1 - Patient Assessment
- Prosthetic Domain 2 - Formulation of the Treatment Plan
- Prosthetic Domain 3 - Implementation of the Treatment Plan
- Prosthetic Domain 4 - Follow-up to the Treatment Plan
- Prosthetic Domain 5 - Practice Management
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Practitioner Written Test Content Outline
January 2019
Prosthetic Domain 3 - Implementation of the Treatment Plan
Implementation of the Treatment Plan — 31%
- Inform patient, family and/or caregiver of the prosthetic procedure, possible risks and time involved in the procedure
- Provide patient with preparatory care for prosthetic treatment (e.g., diagnostic splint, 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., measure, take impression, delineate, scan, digitize)
- Perform procedure (e.g., measure, take impression, delineate, scan, digitize)
- Refer to manufacturer’s specifications and other technical resources regarding components/materials
- Select appropriate materials and components for prosthesis based on patient criteria to ensure optimum strength, durability and function (e.g., ankle or knee joints, feet, knee units; lamination layups)
- Prepare delineation/impression/template for modification/fabrication (e.g., prepare impression/reverse delineation, digitize)
- Rectify and prepare patient model/image for fabrication
- Fabricate/assemble prosthesis in order to prepare for initial or diagnostic fitting and/or delivery
- Assess device for structural safety and ensure that manufacturers’ guidelines have been followed prior to patient fitting/ delivery (e.g., torque values, patient weight limits)
- Assess/align prosthesis for accuracy in sagittal, transverse and coronal planes in order to provide maximum 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 prosthesis (e.g., convert test socket to definitive prosthesis)
- Educate patient and/or caregiver about the use and maintenance of the prosthesis (e.g., wearing schedules, other instructions)
- Re–assess prosthesis for structural safety prior to patient delivery
- Document treatment using established record-keeping techniques to verify implementation of treatment plan
- Refer patient to appropriate healthcare providers (e.g., therapists) for necessary ancillary care
