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LMTMF5002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fit, trial and review medical grade footwear and orthoses (up to medium complexity and risk conditions)

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency LMTMF5002A - Fit, trial and review medical grade footwear and orthoses (up to medium complexity and risk conditions)
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge necessary for the fitting and trialling of prefabricated medical grade footwear and orthoses. Foot conditions that apply to this unit are of up to medium complexity and risk.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the fitting, trialling and reviewing of medical grade footwear and orthoses. Foot conditions include those of up to medium complexity and risk. Work is generally conducted in a small business situation.Medium complexity and risk foot conditions include situations where:corrections to the foot structure is requiredthe client is suffering foot-related pain or discomfortulceration is not presentthere is only a single risk factorrisk factors may include age; systemic problems such as diabetes (insulin dependent), haemophilia, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy; ulcers; missing toes; lower limb amputationsWork role may include:sole practitionermember of a team of medical grade footwear specialistsmember of an enterprise or regional health care teamworking in association with other allied health professionalsTranslation of measurements and general foot shape needs to accommodate variables such as:individual tissue tolerances; the nature and extent of functional demandsexisting foot characteristics, including joint stiffness and prominent deformitiespotential interventions involving casting and laststyles and material characteristicsThis unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employmentstandard operating procedureswork instructionsoral, written and visual communicationquality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and, contribution to quality improvement of team/section outputhousekeepingtasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recyclingThis unit requires the application of skill associated with communication to interpret assessment and prescription information, discuss and confirm needs with the client and other parties and complete client records. Numeracy skills are used to take and analyse measurements and other data and develop specifications. Team work skills are used to work as a member of a health network and with the client to ensure correct fit. Planning and organising skills are used to coordinate fitting process and follow up and problem solving, initiative and enterprise are required to conduct fittings to ensure fit of prefabricated medical grade footwear and orthoses meets the specific needs of the client. Self management is required to ensure own work complies with specifications, requirements and quality standards.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clarify assessments and prescriptions
  • Assessments and prescriptions are reviewed to confirm client requirements
  • Other parties are consulted, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information
       
Element: Conduct diagnostic fitting
  • A diagnostic fitting is conducted using prefabricated or partially fabricated medical grade footwear and orthoses
  • Diagnostic fitting is evaluated and proposed construction and materials are reviewed
  • Trial is conducted to check for function of footwear and orthoses
       
Element: Conduct trial and final fittings
  • Medical grade footwear and orthoses are fitted and any adjustments made after consultation with client
  • Trial fitting of footwear and orthoses is conducted to reflect real-life usage, ease of fitting and compliance with design and production specifications
  • Footwear is fitted and any adjustments made after discussion with client
  • Follow-up arrangements are made in conjunction with client
       
Element: Conduct client follow-up and review
  • Foot and lower limb is re-examined and data collected is compared with previous observations
  • Measurements are taken of foot, footwear and orthoses and compared to previous findings
  • New measurements are taken, if required, to confirm and establish extent of changes required to footwear and orthoses
  • New information is recorded in client records using established data recording procedures
  • All client and measurement information relating to changes to footwear and orthoses are recorded
  • Specifications are prepared for the development of new, or modification of existing, footwear and orthoses
  • Ongoing consultation is maintained between service providers during the client fitting and follow-up stages, if necessary and appropriate
       
Element: Perform record keeping procedures
  • Client files are maintained
  • Administrative tasks are completed
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:

undertake follow-up and review of client progress

assess performance of footwear and orthoses

communicate with clients and carers is in a manner consistent with the client's level of understanding of processes and procedures

conduct physical examinations of the foot, footwear and orthoses

record and document measurements and other test results

use a problem-solving approach to make decisions related to medical grade footwear and orthoses

comply with the principles and standards of 'duty of care'

adhere to ethical standards of client confidentiality

perform administrative tasks associated with maintaining client records and financial record keeping

recognise primary accountability and responsibility for client

communicate effectively with design team, customers etc.

apply OHS policies in work operations

maintain accurate records

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of:

the elements and principles of medical grade footwear, orthotic design and how they can be used to meet specified requirements

applied anthropometrics of the foot, the variables in and effects of physical force systems (prosthetic and footwear) on the body and dimensional, shape and other physical characteristics of commercial orthoses and footwear

principles of biomechanics and kinesiology that directly influence the design and development of medical grade footwear and orthoses

sufficient knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to carry out assessments up to and including medium-risk foot-related medical conditions

common medical conditions associated with foot-related problems

assessment and measurement techniques

footwear, orthoses, construction and standards; terminology; diagnostic and definitive constructions; modification processes; materials and tools and equipment used

practitioner and client relationship and factors that can affect this relationship; safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

Australian standards or industry standards used in the construction of footwear

safety and environmental aspects of workplace production processes

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

measure and assess

evaluate, problem solve and address a variety of common foot and foot-related problems

fit footwear

develop specifications for adjustment of footwear/orthoses

communicate and interact effectively and professionally with clients, component suppliers and in the workplace

establish and interpret procedures and processes

determine report requirements and presenting reports and information in appropriate formats

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check task-related information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Assessment may include:

evaluation of foot and related total body biomechanics

observation of general physical condition and presenting medical conditions

direct examination of the foot and related structures, including palpation

obtainment of data of client's walk pattern using gait analysis techniques

obtainment of measurements of foot, footwear and orthoses

observation and clarification of pathology, deformities, muscle forms, joint functions etc.

use of computer aided equipment

discussion of client's expectations

time required for adaptation to new footwear or orthoses

ability to comply with instructions on use and misuse of footwear or orthoses

Fitting may include:

on-site at enterprise

in a hospital or community health care centre

at a residential aged care or disability facility

at client's or carer's home

Measurements may include:

methods that can be performed:

statically or dynamically

with or without functional simulation, including weight bearing-and gait pattern analysers

with or without manual or other manipulations to achieve greater correction or accommodation of the foot

Record keeping may include:

documentation such as:

detailed case records of client personal and medical information, assessments results and footwear and orthoses measurements

reports to other health professionals or referral agencies

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assessments and prescriptions are reviewed to confirm client requirements 
Other parties are consulted, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information 
A diagnostic fitting is conducted using prefabricated or partially fabricated medical grade footwear and orthoses 
Diagnostic fitting is evaluated and proposed construction and materials are reviewed 
Trial is conducted to check for function of footwear and orthoses 
Medical grade footwear and orthoses are fitted and any adjustments made after consultation with client 
Trial fitting of footwear and orthoses is conducted to reflect real-life usage, ease of fitting and compliance with design and production specifications 
Footwear is fitted and any adjustments made after discussion with client 
Follow-up arrangements are made in conjunction with client 
Foot and lower limb is re-examined and data collected is compared with previous observations 
Measurements are taken of foot, footwear and orthoses and compared to previous findings 
New measurements are taken, if required, to confirm and establish extent of changes required to footwear and orthoses 
New information is recorded in client records using established data recording procedures 
All client and measurement information relating to changes to footwear and orthoses are recorded 
Specifications are prepared for the development of new, or modification of existing, footwear and orthoses 
Ongoing consultation is maintained between service providers during the client fitting and follow-up stages, if necessary and appropriate 
Client files are maintained 
Administrative tasks are completed 

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