NUCC taxonomy code
Prosthetist
224P00000X
IndividualRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Grouping
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification
- Prosthetist
- Specialization
- None
Definition
A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained complete or partial limb loss or absence. Prosthetists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.
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