O*NET-SOC 29-2091.00

Orthotists and Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2024
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2024
Writing2.A.1.c4.008/2024
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.7508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.Core2108/2024
Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.Core2108/2024
Maintain patients' records.Core2108/2024
Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.Core2108/2024
Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.Core2108/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.7711/2023
Investigative5.111/2023
Social4.4311/2023
Conventional3.611/2023
Artistic2.1511/2023
Enterprising1.5911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.