Contents
- Orthotic Domain 1 - Assessment
- Orthotic Domain 2 - Implementation of the Treatment Plan
- Orthotic Domain 3 - Continuation of the Treatment Plan
- Orthotic Domain 4 - Practice Management
- Prosthetic Domain 1 - Assessment
- Prosthetic Domain 2 - Implementation of the Treatment Plan
- Prosthetic Domain 3 - Continuation of the Treatment Plan
- Prosthetic Domain 4 - Practice Management
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Assistant Test Content Outline
Test content outline Orthotic/Prosthetic Assistant
May 2025
Orthotic Domain 3 - Continuation of the Treatment Plan
Continuation of the Treatment Plan — 27%
- Obtain feedback from patient and/or caregiver to evaluate outcomes (e.g., wear schedule/tolerance, comfort, ability to don and doff, proper usage and function)
- Assess patient’s general health (e.g., skin condition, psychosocial statue, physical health).
- Assess fit and function of orthosis to determine need for changes to meet goals of the established treatment plan.
- Assess patient’s progress toward treatment goals (e.g., document pertinent outcome measures, communication with interdisciplinary team).
- Inform certified orthotist of all findings that affect the treatment plan.
- Complete necessary adjustments to fitted orthosis to maintain optimal fit and function.
- Inspect adjusted orthosis for structural safety.
- Evaluate results of adjustment to fitted orthosis, including static and dynamic assessment.
- Educate patient/caregiver to ensure continued proper use of adjusted orthosis.
- Document all findings and actions related to follow-up using established documentation requirements.
