Practice prompts based on occupational tasks
These Applyace practice prompts use O*NET tasks for orthotists and prosthetists. They are not reported employer questions. If you have not done a task, explain your approach and learning needs instead of inventing experience.
1. Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
Describe a real example of this task. What was your responsibility, and what happened?
2. Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
How did you decide which approach or tools to use? Explain the tradeoffs.
3. Maintain patients' records.
What could go wrong during this task? Describe how you would check your work.
4. Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
Explain a time you coordinated this work with someone else. How did you communicate?
5. Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
How would you handle an unfamiliar part of this task? Identify what you would need to learn.
6. Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
What evidence would show this task was completed successfully?
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Pick an occupational task, then outline a real example. This is practice, not a prediction of an employer’s questions.
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Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
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Questions to ask the interviewer
- Which of these occupational tasks takes the most time on your team?
- How do you measure success in the first three months?
- Which tools, training and support are available for this role?
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