Courses for Certified Prosthetists/Orthotists

Lower Limb Prosthetics

TT Design & TF Design CAD System: 14.5 CEUs

This two-day course will teach the prosthetist to collect patient reference data through digital imagery (TT) and measurements (TF). Use the software system to process the information, create a consistent, well fitting socket, select componentry, fabricate prosthesis and email this information to central fabrication services.

Limited to 8 Students.

Time of Course:
Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Instructors: Michael Leach, CPO
Julie Schick, C.P., OTR/L

Advanced Otto Bock Microprocessor Knee Qualification Course: 6 CEU's

Prosthetic Feet: 6 CEU's

C-Leg Seminar for Rehab Specialists: 6 CEU's

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Otto Bock Microprocessor Knee Qualification Course: 13.5 CEUs

This two-day course qualifies practitioners to fit the Otto Bock C-Leg® system. The practitioner is required to bring a patient, to benefit from hands-on application of the systems unique fitting requrements. Purchase of the C-Leg® system is required.

Refreshments/Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Instructors: Greg Schneider, C.P.
Pat Prigge, C.P.
Michael Leach,C.P.O.
Byron Backus,C.P.
Todd Anderson, C.P., FAAOP

Canada C-Leg® Certification: 6 MCEs

A one day course in which participants will become familiar with the Otto Bock C-Leg®. Topics covered will include patient and alignment criteria, components and suitable feet covered by warranty. Fitting techniques will be demonstrated on a C-Leg® patient model. All clinicians in attendance will be C-Leg® qualified upon successful completion of a written exam at the end of the workshop.

Instructor: Gary Sjonnessen, C.P. (c)

Harmony® Qualification Course: 14.75 CEUs

An intense hands-on learning experience covering the fitting and unique qualities of the Harmony™ vacuum system. In the US, students are required to bring a patient model and purchase the Harmony™ system.In Canada, patient models are required. Please contact Otto Bock if you have a patient who would be willing to be a model at our course.

Limited to 6 Students.

Time of Course:
Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Instructors: Byron Backus, C.P.
Michael Leach, C.P.O.
Julie Schick, C.P., OTR/L
Carl Caspers, C.P.O.
Gary Sjonnesen, C.P.(c)

Advances in Lower Extremity Prosthetics: Feet/Knees: 6.5 CEUs

Otto Bock knees and feet, the advanced carbon composite foot line and the related patient criteria, alignment criteria and component adjustments. Discussion will be focused on the interaction between foot and knee types and the combinations that enhance each other.

Instructors: Michael Leach, C.P.O.
Greg Schneider, C.P.
Gary Sjonnesen, C.P.(c)

Gait: 7 CEUs

One-Day Course in Biomechanics / Alignment

Instructor: Greg Schneider, C.P.

Upper Limb Prosthetics

MyoBock Qualification Course: 12.5 CEUs

This two-day course covers, in-depth, the technologically advanced MyoBock® system. Learn how to optimize patient fittings with the MyoBoy Tester/Trainer and gain the skills needed to fit the electric wrist rotator and ErgoArm™. Gain a comprehensive understanding of our microprocessor features and control principles, so that terminal device selection is a snap.

Limited to 12 students.

Refreshments/Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Instructor: Pat Prigge, C.P.
Julie Schick, C.P., OTR/L
Gary Sjonnesen, C.P.(c)

Custom Silicone

Custom Silicone Services Course: 6.5 CEUs

A one-day course in which prosthetists will have the opportunity to become familiar with the unique properties and chemical structure of silicone and its application to prosthetics. Specific case studies will be discussed. Patient expectations, casting and fabrication techniques will be covered. Participants will have the opportunity to work with Pastasil. Note: Available products include liners, partial feet, and partial hands.

Technical Courses

Orthotics

Free Walk™ Stance Control KAFO: 6.5 CEUs

A one-day seminar introducing the Otto Bock Free Walk Stance Control KAFO system and how it relates to the gait cycle. Topics include biomechanics, patient selection, measuring protocol, casting technique, operation and maintenance, fitting and L-Codes.

Instructors: Kelly Clark, C.O.
Michael Leach, C.P.O.

Courses for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Rehab Technology Suppliers and Seating Specialists

Seating and Positioning

OBSS V6.5 Upgrade Course (Online): .2 CEUs

This course was created to allow current OBSS customers who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge and skill with the system, to upgrade to the most recent version of software via the internet and telephone. The focus of the course is on changes to the software and digitization process.

Prerequisites:

• Previous completion of the two-day OBSS course


• Demonstrated proficiency of existing OBSS software


• High speed internet connection (cable, DSL, T1, etc.)


• Separate land phone with hands free capability


• High comfort level with computer technology


• Commitment to devoting 3 hours of unopposed time to the course

Otto Bock Shape System® (OBSS) Qualification Course: 1.2 CEUs

This two-Day course builds proficiency in the use of the Otto Bock Shape System, a CAD/CAM based product used to create a digital path that is then used to cut a ProContour Custom Cushion in the Otto Bock fabrication center. Purchase of an Otto Bock Shape System is required.

Limited to 9 students.

Refreshments/Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Instructor: John Phillips, ATS

Upper Limb Loss Rehabilitation

Upper Extremity Amputee Rehabilitation: An Introductory Course for Therapists: 6.75 CEUs

This one-day course provides therapists with an overview of amputation levels, prosthetic options and pre and post therapy ideas for the upper extremity limb loss patient. The course also discusses the role of the prosthetist and how therapists and prosthetists work together to improve patient outcome. Additional topics include an overview of myoelectric technology, which uses the muscle signals from the residual limb to open and close the prosthetic hand or greifer. Therapists will also have hands-on lab practice using computer evaluation tools and prosthetic components.

This course is a prerequisite to an advanced 2-day course for therapists on upper extremity prosthetic education and functional training.

Instructors: Bambi Anderson, OTR/L; Heather Hoyt, OTR; Shawn Swanson, OTR/L

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