HICHAM BENSASSI-NOUR
ORTHOTIST-PROSTHETIST
Contact
-Address
Diar dakhama 2 Tranche 5 Imm 9 Appt 12 Bouskoura, 27182
-Phone
adtj42@r.postjobfree.com
Skills
Device fabrication
Patient education
Plaster cast modification
Artificial limb design
Custom device fitting
Planning and Coordination
Creativity
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Arabic
Excellent
French
Very Good
English
Good
Interests
Sport
Travel
Music
DIY
Experienced Orthotist-prosthesist with over 8 years of experience in
manufacturing orthopedic devices.Well-versed in design, fabrication and fit requirements to restore physiological functions and cosmesis. Communicate professionally with patients and strive to provide effective patient solutions. Hardworking, Motivated and passionate with strong organizational skills. To seek a new professional challenge.
Work History
2019-05 – Current
Orthotist-prosthetist
Mohammed VI national center for disabled people, Casablanca
Examined, interviewed and measured patients in order to determine appliance needs and identify factors affecting appliance fit.
Designed, manufactured and fit prosthetic and orthopedic devices such as artificial limbs, medical corsets or supports.
Designed orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physicians prescriptions, specific patient dimensions and individual lifestyle requirements.
Proceeded to thermoforming, injection, lamination, machining, scratching, assembly, etc.
Selected materials and made cast measurements, model modifications and layouts.
Adapted, adjusted and repaired orthopedic devices.
Took measurements, made impressions and developed templates to accurately fit devices.
Instructed patients on how to use and care for devices to obtain optimal life and operation from each piece.
Used different materials: Glass fiber, carbon fiber, foam, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, fabrics and upholstery skins, etc.
Supervised and directed the activities of prosthetic technicians and orthotic technicians.
Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
2014-10 - 2019-05
Orthotist-prosthetist
Ibnou Baja Provincial hospital, Taza
Designed, manufactured and fitted prosthetic and orthopedic devices such as artificial limbs, medical corsets or supports.
Assembled and fabricated prosthetic or orthopedic appliances according to drawings, measurements and plaster casts using various materials such as metal, plastic and leather.
Interpreted physician's orders and examined and measured patients to develop working drawings for devices.
Made and modified plaster molds of the area to receive a prosthesis or orthosis.
Took measurements of patients' limbs or body parts.
Adapted, adjusted and repaired orthopedic devices.
Instructed patients on how to use and maintain the prosthesis or orthosis.
Repaired, reconstructed and modified prosthetic or orthopedic devices.
Education
2010-09 - 2013-06
Bachelor: Paramedical Studies
Health Careers Training Institute: Orthoprosthetist - Marrakesh, Morocco
2006-09 - 2010-06
High School Diploma
Cadi Ayad High School - Marrakesh, Morocco
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