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COMMONLY USED PROSTHESES Postoperative prosthesis Partial foot prosthesis Symes prosthesis Transtibial prosthesis Knee disarticulation prosthesis Transfemoral prosthesis Hip disarticulation prosthesis Hemi-pelvectomy prosthesis Partial hand prosthesis Wrist disarticulation prosthesis Transradial prosthesis Elbow disarticulation prosthesis Transhumeral prosthesis Shoulder disarticulation prosthesis Cosmetic restoration prosthesis Mastectomy prosthesis Myoelectric prosthesis Microprocessor prosthesis Programmable function prosthesis ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC PATIENT CARE AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABC Certified Orthotist and/or Prosthetist An ABC certified orthotist or prosthetist is an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to manage the provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care, based upon a clinical assessment and a physician’s prescription, to restore physiological function and/or cosmesis. The ABC certified practitioner independently provides or supervises the provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management. The practitioner certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., (ABC) is bound by the ABC Canons of Ethical Conduct, which are enforced by a Professional Discipline program. The certified practitioner is obligated to support and conform to professional responsibilities that promote and assure the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession. The time-limited certification is based on participation in the Mandatory Continuing Education program. 9 Scope of Orthotic and Prosthetic Practice
ABC Registered Assistant An ABC registered assistant is an individual trained and qualified to participate in the delivery of orthotic and prosthetic care while under the clinical supervision of an ABC certified practitioner. The registered assistant supports the ABC certified practitioner by assisting in orthotic and prosthetic patient care. Under the guidance and supervision of the ABC certified practitioner, registered assistants may perform orthotic and prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patients. The registered assistant also fabricates, repairs and maintains devices to provide maximum fit, function and cosmesis. ABC registered assistants may not use their credentials as independent practitioners engaged in unsupervised patient care. The registered assistant is bound by the ABC Canons of Ethical Conduct, which are enforced by a Professional Discipline program. The registered assistant is obligated to support and conform to professional responsibilities that promote and assure the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession. The time-limited registration is based on participation in the Mandatory Continuing Education program. ABC Registered Technician An ABC registered technician is an individual who supports the ABC certified practitioner by providing the technical implementation tasks and services associated with the support of patient care. Under the supervision of and in consultation with the practitioner, the registered technician fabricates, repairs and maintains devices to provide maximum fit, function and cosmesis. The registered technician is expected to keep abreast of all new fabricating techniques, must be familiar with the properties of pertinent materials and must be skilled in the use of appropriate equipment. ABC registered technicians may not use their credentials as independent practitioners engaged in direct patient care. The registered technician is bound by the ABC Canons of Ethical Conduct, which are enforced by a Professional Discipline program. The registered technician is obligated to support and conform to professional responsibilities that promote and assure the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession. The time-limited registration is based on participation in the Mandatory Continuing Education program. ABC Registered Fitter-Orthotics An ABC registered fitter-orthotics is an individual trained and qualified to participate in the fitting and delivery of prefabricated orthotic devices and/or soft goods. An ABC registered fitter-orthotics is competent to practice orthotics within a scope of practice that is specific to fitting prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses as described below: 10 Scope of Orthotic and Prosthetic Practice
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