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Motion Control Inc. On-Site TrainingThe On-Site Training Course is focused on the expedited fitting of your first patient.
L Course Length: 3 days. L CEUs: 19.5 hrs (estimated). L Recommended for prosthetists with a patient ready to be
fit immediately.
Toll Free: 888.696.2767www.UtahArm.com
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Ultraflex: Adult UltraSafeStep® Continuing Education Course, via WebEx, noon–1 p.m. ET. Course focuses on normalizing adult pathological gait with the utilization of
Adjustable Dynamic Response™ (ADR™) knee and ankle technology. Presenter: Mark DeHarde. Contact 800.220.6670; www.ultraflexsystems.com
February 28–March 1 WillowWood: OMEGA® Tracer® Training, Mt. Sterling, OH. Covers O&P software tools, shape creation, and cus-
tom liners. Must be a current OMEGA Tracer facility to attend. Credits TBD. Contact www.willowwoodco.com
MarchBOC: Multiple Choice Examinations, multiple locations. Candidates can test year-round and apply and test when ready. Contact [email protected]; www.bocusa.org
March 1ABC: Application Deadline for Certification and Clinical Patient Management (CPM) Exams. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2012, for individuals seeking to take the May 2012 ABC certification exams for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, orthotic
fitters, mastectomy fitters, therapeutic shoe fitters, and orthotic and prosthetic technicians or summer CPM ABC exams for orthotists and prosthetists. Con-tact 703.836.7114; [email protected]; www.abcop.org/certification
March 6WillowWood: Discover LimbLogic® VS, via WebEx, 1:30 p.m. EST. Critical components and operation dis-
cussed. Covers interpreting feedback from fob and basic fabrication processes for system. Credits: 2.5 ABC/2.5 BOC. Contact www.willowwoodco.com
March 7Ultraflex: Pediatric Spasticity Continuing Education Course, via WebEx, 8–9 a.m. ET. Course covers clinical assessment of the pediatric neuromuscular patient with spas-
ticity and using R1 and R2 for determining orthotic design for maintaining and improving muscle length. Presenter: Keith Smith, CO, LO, FAAOP. Contact 800.220.6670; www.ultraflexsystems.com
March 8–9Coyote Design: Two–Day RCR Workshop, Boise, ID. This hands-on, comprehensive workshop on the RCR Socket tech-
nique includes instruction on casting, modifying, and fitting. Multiple suspen-sion options including suction locks, traditional suction, vacuum, and Easy Off Vacuum Compatible Locks are discussed. Credits: 11 CEUs. Day 1: 1–7 p.m; day 2: 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Contact 800.819.5980; www.coyotedesign.com
March 9–10Oklahoma Association for O&P: Annual Meeting, Best Western Saddle-back Inn and Conference Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Contact Jane Edwards, 888.388.5243; [email protected]; www.okaop.org
March 15College Park Industries: Clinical Application Workshop 2012, Phoenix, AZ. Course includes live patient fitting, hands-
on session, and anatomy of the College Park feet: TruStep®, Venture®, TruPer®, Tribute®, Accent®, Onyx®, and the new Soleus®. 9.0 PCEs. Contact Angela Foster, 800.728.7950; www.college-park.com
March 15Prosthetic Design Inc.: Elevated Vacuum Locking System (EVLS) Training Class, Dayton, OH. Course allows you
to acquire firsthand experience with the EVLS system and to better understand its benefits. 7.5 CEUs. Contact Bob, 800.459.0177; [email protected]; www.prostheticdesign.com
March 15–16Evolution Industries: Course 301: Use of Elevated Vacuum for Maximum Suspension, Orlando, FL. New educational clinics approved for 15 ABC/BOC CEUs. No cost for course itself. Contact 407.839.6213; www.evoii.com/education;
March 21Becker Orthopedic: New Stance Control Options from Becker Orthopedic. Workshop #23, Academy Annual Meet-
ing, Atlanta, GA. 1:30–5:30 p.m. ET. The Becker family of Stride stance control products has continued to evolve into a complete modular component group. New options and enhancements have been developed to offer the practitioner component options for almost all clinical presentations. This workshop will review current application cases for the acute and legacy patient population, as well as a set-up practicum on the Prestride. Presenters: Gary Bedard, CO, FAAOP, and Pamela K. Hale, CPO. www.beckerortho.com
March 21–24Academy: 38th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. Contact Diane, 202.380.3663; www.oandp.org; [email protected]
March 22The O&P EDGE: “A Decade of Making a Difference”: A Celebration of the First 10 Years of The O&P EDGE with
oandp.com and OPAF’s First Bid Live & Silent Auction. 7–9 p.m., Atlanta Hilton during the Academy Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Join The O&P EDGE, oandp.com, and OPAF & The First Clinics, in celebrating a decade of publishing excel-lence and participate in the biggest, best First Bid Live & Silent Auction ever! Drinks and food will be provided FREE!
March 26–30Applied Technology Institute (ATi): Orthotic Fitter School, Hyatt Place Dallas by the Galleria, TX. Independent compre-hensive course to prepare for certification exam. Entry-level
school approved by NCOPE (ABC) and BOC; and for continuing education by ABC and BOC. Contact Lois Meier, 888. 265.6077; [email protected]; www.kasseledu.com
Get ABC or BOC credits at OandPEdu.com!Whether you need 1 CE or 30, OandPEdu.com allows you
to earn continuing education credits from the comfort of your home, office or anywhere you might be. We offer
dozens of courses and accreditation annual training courses.Contact us about unlimited access for one year.
CEUs are affordable, and just a mouse click away!To learn more visit: www.oandpedu.com
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