Lehakwe Mphafi

Dedicated Orthotics and Prosthetics professional with a strong understanding of designing, fabricating, and fitting devices to support or replace body parts, with a focus on delivering effective solutions. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve functional abilities and quality of life.

Medical orthotics and prosthetics volunteer at Roger Wolfson and Associates (2023-01 – 2023-03)

Gained hands-on experience in patient care and device fabrication, working alongside experienced professionals in patient consultations, assessments, and treatment planning.

• Gained hands-on experience in patient care and device fabrication
• Worked alongside experienced professionals, observing and participating in patient consultations, assessments, and treatment planning
• Developed a deeper understanding of effective patient communication, care, and management, as well as the clinical and technical aspects of orthotics and prosthetics
• Provided patient education and training on appliance use and maintenance

Medical orthotics and prosthetics student intern at Kopano orthotic and prosthetic center (2024-02 – 2024-11)

Completed clinical training with exposure to diverse clinical settings, patient populations, and administrative responsibilities.

• Completed training on Ezmed for billing of patients
• Assisted administration of patient records, documentation and scheduling
• Accompanied clinicians on hospital visits, touring various wards and facilities, and gaining exposure to diverse clinical settings and patient populations
• Assisted with the outreach and rehabilitation clinics
• Conducted follow-up assessments to ensure proper fit, function and comfort of appliances

Bachelor of Medical orthotics and prosthetics in Medical orthotics and prosthetics – Tshwane university of technology (2021 – 2024)

Grade 12 in Secondary education (2020)