PRTE 1035 - Transtibial Prosthetic Fabrication

1. Initiate treatment plan:  transtibial diagnostic sockets
   1. Fabrication procedures, negative model  
   2. Fabrication procedures, positive model  
   3. Fabrication procedures, drape form
   4. Fabrication procedures, blister mold
   5. Fabrication procedures, bench align
2. Safety
3. Implement treatment plan: transtibial, pin systems
   1. Fabrication procedures, negative model
   2. Fabrication procedures, positive model
   3. Fabrication procedures, lay-up socket
   4. Fabrication procedures, laminate socket
4. Implement treatment plan: transtibial, cosmetic finishing
   1. Fabricate soft foam cover
5. Implement treatment plan: transtibial, double wall endo
   1. Fabrication procedures, negative model  
   2. Fabrication procedures, positive model
   3. Incorporate differing endoskeletal attachments 
6. Implement treatment plan: transtibial, align and transfer
   1. Transfer prosthetic alignment of test socket to definitive socket
   2. Finish and assemble definitive prosthesis

1. communicate using medical terminology.   (C.1.4)
2. practice sound judgement regarding safety of self and others.  (A.1.2)
3. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools.  (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
4. demonstrate safe and appropriate use of equipment.  (C.1.7, C.4.0, C.4.1)
5. adhere to safety procedures and practices throughout the fabrication process.  (A.1.2, C.4.0, C.4.1)
6. implement a prosthetic treatment plan.  (C.4.0)
7. initiate a treatment plan under direction of a prosthetic professional.  (C.2.0)
8. review physical assessment information in treatment plan.  (C.2.1)
9. confirm physical assessment data is adequate to implement treatment plan. (C.2.2)
10. determine fabrication and technical criteria from treatment plan.  (C.2.1, C.3.1)
11. select components based on work order.  (ABC, C.8.5.3.c)
12. prepare negative molds/ impressions.  (ABC)
13. fill negative molds/impressions.  (ABC)
14. complete positive model rectification, category I and II. (ABC, C.8.5.3.d)
15. prepare positive models for trans-tibial prosthetic fabrication.  (ABC, C.8.5.3.d)
16. implement prosthetic treatment plan. (C.4.0)
17. interpret prosthetic measurement forms.
18. fabricate endoskeletal transtibial prosthesis. (C.8.5.3.b.2)
19. fabricate diagnostic sockets. (C.8.5.3.b.4)
20. align and transfer transtibial prostheses. (C.8.5.3.e)

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