262931 Orthotist / Prosthetist
Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation.
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Unit group
- 2629 Other Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 1
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Role overview
Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26 Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 262 Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals
- Unit group
- 2629 Other Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals
Tasks
- Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
- Administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
- Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends appropriate assistive technologies to maximise their performance
- Develops individual orthotic/prosthetic service plans, considering relevant material science, biomechanics and anatomical factors
- Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to meet clients' needs, including their functional, emotional, psychological and developmental goals
- Provides gait training, education and continual monitoring, assessment and evaluation of orthoses and prostheses and treatments
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management, including team consultation as required, about clients' challenges, needs and progress
- Adjusts and modifies orthoses and prostheses to accommodate minor changes to clients' neuromuscular and skeletal systems
- Maintains accurate records of client assessments, device specifications and adjustments
Skill level guidance
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Related occupations
Industry context
- ANZSIC 8219 Adult, Community and Other Education n.e.c. 12 primary activities
- ANZSIC 8539 Other Allied Health Services 17 primary activities
- ANZSIC 8101 Technical and Vocational Education and Training 9 primary activities
- ANZSIC 9112 Sports and Physical Recreation Clubs and Sports Professionals 19 primary activities
Alternative titles
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Compare OSCA 262931 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code262931 Orthotist / Prosthetist | 262932 Osteopath | 262999 Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals nec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official role definition | Prescribes, designs and fits orthoses and prostheses to improve function impacted by illness, disability or amputation. | Prevents, diagnoses and treats tissue strains, stresses and dysfunctions of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and provides advice on preventing these disorders. | This occupation group covers Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals not elsewhere classified. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
| Key tasks |
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| Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
In this section
- 262931Orthotist / Prosthetist
- 262932Osteopath
- 262999Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals nec
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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