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O*NET-SOC 29-2091.00

Orthotists and Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.Core9384
  2. Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.Core9385
  3. Maintain patients' records.Core9387
  4. Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.Core9383
  5. Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.Core9389
  6. Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.Core9386
  7. Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.Core9391
  8. Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.Core9392
  9. Make and modify plaster casts of areas to be fitted with prostheses or orthoses to guide the device construction process.Core9388
  10. Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.Core9390
  11. Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.Core9395
  12. Train and supervise support staff, such as orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.Core9393
  13. Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.Core9394
  14. Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.Core9396
  15. Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.Supplemental9397

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 26 examples in 10 categories, 7 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Alibre Design
  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
  • Infinity CAD Systems AutoSculpt
  • Ohio Willow Wood OMEGA Tracer System
  • Polhemus FastSCAN
  • Seattle Systems Shapemaker
  • Vorum Research Corporation CANFIT-PLUS

Medical software

  • American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association CodingPro
  • Artsco OrthoPro Complete
  • Futura International O.P.S.
  • Gait analysis software
  • Gez Bowman THE O&P HUB
  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
  • MedePresence
  • MedEvolve eCeno
  • OPIE Practice Management Suite
  • Patient management software

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Computer graphics software

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design medical devices or appliances.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Fabricate medical devices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Present medical research reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Record patient medical histories.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Train medical providers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise medical support personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 14
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.