ORTE 1055 - Finish Orthoses for Patient Fitting

1. Closures
   1. ankle-foot orthoses; metal systems
   2. ankle-foot orthoses; thermoplastic
2. Control straps
   1. ankle-foot orthoses; ankle control
   2. knee-ankle-foot orthoses, knee control
3. Safety
4. Treatment plan completion
   1. ankle-foot orthoses; metal systems
   2. ankle-foot orthoses; thermoplastic
   3. knee-ankle-foot orthoses, knee control

1. determine fabrication criteria from orthotist instructions.  (C.3.1)                        
2. identify various strapping and closure designs for ankle-foot orthoses.  (C.8.0, C.8.1, C.8.1.3.b.5)
3. identify properties of materials used in orthotic straps and closures.  (C.1.5, B.2)
4. practice sound judgement regarding safety of self and others.  (A.1.2)
5. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools.  (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
6. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment.  (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
7. adhere to safety procedures and practices throughout the fabrication process.  (A.1.2, C.4.0, C.4.1)
8. fabricate leather calf cuff for AFO, metal system.  (C.8.1.3.b.5)
9. fabricate closure for AFO, thermoplastic.  (C.8.1.3.b.5)
10. fabricate corrective T-straps.  (C.8.1.3.b.5)
11. fabricate various corrective ankle straps.  (C.8.1.3.b.5)
12. fabricate various knee control pads for KAFO.  (C.8.1.3.b.5)
13. finish a metal AFO ready for fitting.   (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.4)
14. finish a non-articulated plastic AFO ready for fitting.  (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.1, 2, 3)
15. finish an articulated plastic AFO ready for fitting.  (ABC, C.8.1.3.b.1, 2, 3)
16. verify AFO is structurally sound and ready for patient use.  (A.1.3)
17. verify finished AFO meets prescription criteria or instructions provided by a practitioner. (A.1.3, C.1.7)

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