Unit of competency Outline

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Fabricate spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses

Fabricate spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPO304C
State Code
D8432
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
150
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to fabricate and finish spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ascertain requirements for spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses
  • 1.1 Review prescriptions or instructions from appropriate health professionals to confirm all required information has been provided
  • 1.2 Participate in taking client measurements and design of orthoses as directed, and in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 1.3 Use effective communication skills to ensure information collected is accurate
2. Fabricate and trial fit spinal, lower and upper extremity orthoses
  • 2.1 Assemble materials and equipment
  • 2.2 Fill and modify cast or prepare tracing for manufacture as required in accordance with client requirements
  • 2.3 Fabricate orthoses using appropriate materials and techniques
  • 2.4 Fabricate lower and upper orthoses using appropriate techniques, materials and equipment
  • 2.5 Trial fit orthoses in accordance with organisation policy and modify prior to final fit
  • 2.6 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisation policy and procedures
3. Finish spinal, lower and upper extremity orthoses
  • 3.1 Finish orthoses using appropriate materials and techniques
  • 3.2 Align and assemble components correctly
  • 3.3 Fit orthoses to client in accordance with organisation policy, and modify as required to ensure client satisfaction with product
  • 3.4 Establish, complete and store job records in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 3.5 Repair and modify spinal, lower and upper extremity orthoses as required
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD265 HLTPO304D Fabricate spinal, upper and lower extremity orthoses Unit of competency
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