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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Orthotists and Prosthetists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Customer and Personal Service90
2.Mechanical76
3.Psychology75
Production and Processing75
5.Medicine and Dentistry73
Engineering and Technology73
7.Design68
Administration and Management68
9.Sales and Marketing62
10.English Language61
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
90
81
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
76
68
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
75
69
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
75
66
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
73
59
Use a band-aidFill a tooth cavityPerform open heart surgery
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
73
75
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
68
66
Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches longDraw plans for remodeling a kitchenDevelop detailed plans for a high-rise office building
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
68
60
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
62
59
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
61
53
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class