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Select and adjust prefabricated medical grade footwear and accessories

Select and adjust prefabricated medical grade footwear and accessories

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTMF4004
State Code
BAV20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Original Release Date
04/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Field of Education
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, N.e.c.
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and adjust prefabricated medical grade footwear and accessories. Foot conditions that apply are those of low complexity and risk.Footwear-related medical conditions covered by this unit are those that can be assisted by medical grade footwear. Discretion, initiative and judgement may be demonstrated on the job in own work, either individually or in a team environment. Work is generally conducted in a small business situation.Work role may include that of sole practitioner or working directly with medical grade footwear practitioners, or in a retail situation. General information may be obtained from client or other parties in relation to perceived problems with the footwear.Application of prefabricated footwear and accessories is concerned with foot-related medical conditions that cannot be assisted by footwear available from normal retail outlets.The extent and nature of adjustments are dependent on the specifications and client requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Clarify assessments and prescriptions
  • 1.1 Check assessments, prescriptions and referrals to confirm that all required information has been provided, as required
  • 1.2 Consult other parties, if necessary, to clarify or provide additional information
  • 1.3 Refer client to other medical, health and medical grade footwear practitioners, if required
2 Determine medical grade footwear requirements
  • 2.1 Discuss requirements with client or others as appropriate, and reach agreement
  • 2.2 Select appropriate range and style of prefabricated medical grade footwear and accessories
  • 2.3 Specify construction, materials and style of prefabricated medical grade footwear to match client requirements
  • 2.4 Order prefabricated medical grade footwear from appropriate suppliers and confirm availability within specified timelines
3 Select medical grade footwear to match client requirements
  • 3.1 Select prefabricated medical grade footwear to meet client requirements
  • 3.2 Assess mechanical, dimensional and therapeutic factors of medical grade footwear
  • 3.3 Prepare job sheets and specifications defining adjustments and modifications to prefabricated footwear and accessories, as required
  • 3.4 Identify and confirm costs and timelines
  • 3.5 Determine requirements for adjustment and modification of prefabricated medical grade footwear
  • 3.6 Use hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments, as required
4 Undertake modification and fit of footwear and accessories
  • 4.1 Arrange for fitting of prefabricated medical grade footwear and accessories
  • 4.2 Select and fit insoles to footwear, where required
  • 4.3 Make other modifications, as necessary, to the prefabricated medical grade footwear
  • 4.4 Conduct administrative tasks associated with the purchase and adjustment of prefabricated medical grade footwear and related accessories
  • 4.5 Maintain client files
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7396 LMTMF4004A Select and adjust pre-fabricated medical grade footwear and accessories Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH3 MST40316 Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear Qualification