PRTE 1055 - Upper Extremity Prosthetic Fabrication

1. Anatomy
   1. upper limb skeletal landmarks
   2. Anatomical impact of upper limb amputation
   3. Congenital limb difference
   4. Biomechanics
2. Safety
3. Initiate the treatment plan: upper extremity prostheses
   1. Patient information
   2. Component selection
   3. Suspension
4. Implement treatment plan: transradial prostheses
   1. Fabrication procedures, diagnostic socket
   2. Fabrication procedures, alignment
   3. Fabrication procedures, lamination
   4. Fabrication procedures, finish and assemble

1. determine fabrication criteria from prosthetist instructions.  (C.3.1)                        
2. identify properties of materials used in orthotic straps and closures.  (C.1.5, B.2)
3. communicate using medical terminology.   (C.1.4)
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. implement a prosthetic treatment plan.  (C.4.0)
9. initiate a treatment plan under direction of a prosthetic professional.  (C.2.0)
10. review physical assessment information in treatment plan.  (C.2.1)
11. confirm physical assessment data is adequate to implement treatment plan. (C.2.2)
12. determine fabrication and technical criteria from treatment plan.  (C.2.1, C.3.1)
13. select components based on work order.  (ABC, C.8.6.1.c)
14. prepare negative molds/ impressions.  (ABC)
15. fill negative molds/impressions.  (ABC)
16. complete positive model rectification, category I and II. (ABC, C.8.5.5.d)
17. prepare positive models for transradial prosthetic fabrication.  (ABC)
18. implement prosthetic treatment plan. (C.4.0)
19. interpret prosthetic measurement chart. (C.2.1-4)
20. fabricate diagnostic sockets.
21. vacuum form transradial diagnostic sockets.
22. identify anatomy and amputation levels of the upper limb amputee. (C.1.4)
23. describe the designs and principles of transradial prosthetic design. (C.8.6.1.a.1-6)
24. align transradial prosthesis. (C.8.6.1.e)
25. verify function of prosthesis in all planes of motion. (C.3.2)

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