Loading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signal

Core responsibilities

The certified prosthetist is responsible for the assessment, measurement, design, and fitting of various prostheses for patients with amputations. They also provide clinical instruction to students and collaborate within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an orthotics prosthetics canada accredited program and hold current certified prosthetist status. Experience in managing patients with complex mobility issues and a valid ontario driver's license are required.

professional certificateTime managementFittingCastingCritical thinkingProstheticsPatient assessmentElectronic health recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient safetyClinical teachingBody mechanicsProsthesis design