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DOT Code: 078.361-022

Industry: medical ser.

Assists Orthotist (medical ser.) 078.261-018 in providing care and fabricating and fitting orthopedic braces to patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine: Under guidance of and in consultation with Orthotist (medical ser.), makes assigned casts, measurements, model modifications, and layouts. Performs fitting, including static and dynamic alignments. Evaluates orthopedic braces on patient to ensure fit, function, and quality. Repairs and maintains orthopedic braces. May be responsible for performance of other personnel. May also perform functions of Prosthetics Assistant (medical ser.) 078.361-026 and be designated Orthotics-Prosthetics Assistant (medical ser.).

GOE: 05.05.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M4 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 77