Asiive Nkonomfana

Walter Sisulu University graduand in BHSc in Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics with practical experience in clinical assessment, orthotic & prosthetic design, casting, fitting, actually O&P patient rehabilitation.

Practical Placement Student - Walter Sisulu O&P Workshop - WSU medical school O&P Lab and WSU Medical O&P workshop within Mthatha Campus

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Patient assessments, device selection, O&P device casting, moulding, lamination, modification, rectification, initial & final fittings
• Communication skills and well-versed knowledge about various case scenarios and their solutions, everyday life situations for people living with disability.

Clinical Placement Student - Frere Hospital - East London, Eastern Cape

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Assisted in patient assessment & evaluation for O&P devices
• Participated in device fabrication, modification, lamination, moulding, initial & final fittings
• Provided patient-centred care rehabilitation under supervision
• Issued prefabricated orthotic devices within the hospital wards

Clinical Placement Student - Bedford Orthopedic Hospital - Mthatha

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Supported clinical staff in monitoring patient progress & documenting treatment outcomes, device repairs
• Engaged in case discussions and practical workshops on device modifications
• Developed communication skills for fluent interaction with patients and interdisciplinary team
• Independently issued prefabricated orthoses and braces to patients' respective wards in Bedford & Nelson Mandela Academic Hospitals.

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics - Walter Sisulu University (2021-01 - 2025-12)

National Senior Certificate - Ndamase Educational Centre (2018-01 - 2020-12)