Working as a prosthetist/orthotist requires a great deal of empathy, understanding and care. The patient will be going through a life changing time and it is important to stay positive and build confidence to ensure a successful recovery. Communication is key and you will need to be able to communicate at all levels, for example, explaining treatment to patients and discussing patients’ needs with other colleagues. Along with these specialist skills and qualities you will also be required to have the following general employability skills
- Self-management and the ability to work in a team
- Scientific and enquiring nature, good problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and literacy skills
- Application of numeracy and information technology
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