This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce corrective orthoses. Corrective orthoses are made to assist with problems that require corrective posting or support of the foot or ankle, for example, a drop foot splint, inner shoe to stabilise foot or ankle complex and exclude movement, or to correct excessive rear foot pronation.

Work is generally conducted in a small business situation.The unit may apply to a sole practitioner or someone working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners or with a health care team.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Check function and state of corrective orthoses during follow-up
Assess client condition and further medical grade footwear treatment or other health professional treatment, and update client file
Select accommodative orthoses materials that reflect requirements of client condition and requirements for durability and performance
Produce initial three-dimensional (3D) design of cast
Review cast for accuracy, material selection, 3D design and consistency with technical drawing and prescription if applicable
Produce corrective orthoses for trial fitting
Construct corrective orthoses to specification
Check fitting and make adjustments as required to meet client needs
Check function and state of corrective orthoses during follow-up

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