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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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An appropriate health professional may include: | Prosthetist orthotistSpecialist or general medical practitionerPhysiotherapistOccupational therapistOther allied health professionals |
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Language and interpersonal skills may include: | Language may be English, sign language or community language depending on client groupInterpersonal skills include active listening, asking open questions, providing encouragement, displaying empathy |
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Specific needs may relate to: | AmputationPhysical impairmentDisabilityBiomechanical deficitDiseases eg: polio, cerebral palsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, stroke, etcComplex needs involving a combination of health, social, economic and personal factors |
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Relevant client information may include: | Referral from appropriate health professionalAnatomical measurementsType of orthotic required (model, make, dimension), control mechanism, functionClinical informationFinancial status ie: healthcare benefits, private health insurance, insurance claimClient specifications and assessmentsWork specifications and patternsDesign/construction drawings/sketches |
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Action plan may include: | Selection and design of footwear, orthotic or prostheticModification or repair to footwear, orthotic or prostheticProposed client follow upReferral to clinical professionals |
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Related administrative requirements may include: | Completion of job recordsCompletion of client recordsCorrespondence |
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Modification may include: | On-site - fit eg: stretch footwear, apply insole, trim orthotic as requiredOff-site - shoe repairer, orthotist for braceRaisersSACH heelsRocker soleWedges and flaresMetatarsal barsHeel ferrulesT. StrapsVelcro closureFitting adjustments |
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Hand tools and machinery may include: | Hand tools - knives, skiving tools, hammers, pincers, hole punchers, hack sawMachinery - footwear finishing, router, band saw, flat bed sewing machine, post sewing machine, overlocker, patcher, shoe stretcher, infra red heat lamps, pneumatic tools |
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