Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician Test Content Outline

The Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician Exam Test Content Outline below is broken down by domain; each domain section indicates the percentage of emphasis that the elements of practice in that domain receives on the exam. For each Practice Domain listed on the Test Content Outline, you should plan on familiarizing yourself with clinical, technical or general practice information related to that domain.

Initiation of Treatment Plan — 6%

• Review physical assessment data provided by practitioner (e.g., height, weight, activity level, amputation level, diagnoses, measurements, prior orthosis/prosthesis usage) to determine technical requirements for the orthosis/prosthesis
• Consult with practitioner(s)/clinician(s) to confirm physical assessment data obtained (e.g., patient’s condition/diagnosis, measurements, work order)
• Document technical treatment plan (including work order, layups, componentry, serial numbers) using established record-keeping techniques