SPECIAL PROGRAM
Continuing Education
CEC |capo | PAC
In 2011 more than 150 Canadian practitioners received Continuing Education Credits due in large part to OrtoPed’s commitment to standards of professional competence.
OrtoPed played a key role in leading, organizing and sponsoring 19 accredited technical and clinical workshops across Canada.
In 2012 we will continue to provide Canadian P&O practitioners with opportunities to attend Workshops, In-Service Product Demonstration and Industry Lectures.
Past Workshops
New Perspectives in Functional Gait Biomechanics and Partial Foot Management
for Certified Pedorthists, Orthotists, and Prosthetists.
Nov 7, 2011
Presenters Simon Beals and Jeff Newell
Simon Beals, DC, B.Sc, B.Ed, has 16 years of professional experience as a clinician in family health and rehabilitation and a deep interest in biomechanics. He joined the OrtoPed team in 2010 and he is responsible for our Lower Extremity Care initiatives.
Jeff Newell, Professional Advisor and Technical Service Manager. He has over 27 years experience in the P&O community. He has worked for 13 years in an P&O facility as technical supervisor and headed a central fabrication facility for more than seven years, and has been involved in setting up technical P&O seminars across the country for over 10 years.
Monday, November 7, 2011
8:00 am–3:30 pm
Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living
McLauglin Lecture Hall
Bayview Campus
2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON
You are invited to attend our education workshop on Functional Gait Biomechanics and Carbon Composite bracing as it applies to apropulsive gaits and partial foot amputation managment. The workshop is a combination of clinical theory and discussion of practical technics for fabrication. Please register early. We look forward to seeing you!
Accrediting Body: CBCPO & CPC | Points Granted: TBD
Holland Bloorview Technical Symposium
for Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinicians and Technicians
Sept 9-10, 2011
Friday, Sept. 9
Industrial thermoforming perspective on O&P clinical thermoforming
Saturday, Sept. 10
Fabrication perspective on stance control orthoses
Single stage lamination techniques utilizing structural adhesives
Presenters Gary G. Bedard and Scott Wimberley
Gary G. Bedard, CO, FAAOP, is certified in orthotics by the American Board for Certification. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and has a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in prosthetics and orthotics. As R&D Project Manager at Becker Orthopedic, Mr. Bedard has developed a number of products that are widely used in the field.
Scott Wimberley is COO and Lean Implementation Officer at Fabtech Systems LLC. He is trained as an upper extremity technician and has worked with several leaders in the industry helping to design and field test new products. Scott currently works for both Fabtech Systems and Cornerstone P&O.
Holland Bloorview
Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON
Conference Center – 1E200/201
Accrediting Body: CBCPO | Points Granted: 10
New Perspectives in Functional Pediatric & Adult Gait Biomechanics
for Orthotic Technicians, Orthotic Clinicians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Physicians
Sept 15, 2011
Presenters Simon Beals and Jeff Newell
Simon Beals, DC, B.Sc, B.Ed, has 16 years of professional experience as a clinician in family health and rehabilitation and a deep interest in biomechanics. He joined the OrtoPed team in 2010 and he is responsible for our Lower Extremity Care initiatives.
Jeff Newell, Professional Advisor and Technical Service Manager. He has over 27 years experience in the P&O community. He has worked for 13 years in an P&O facility as technical supervisor and headed a central fabrication facility for more than seven years, and has been involved in setting up technical P&O seminars across the country for over 10 years.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Rehab Centre for Children
633 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB
You are invited to attend our education workshop on Pediatric and Adult Functional Gait Biomechanics and Carbon Composite bracing. The workshop is a mixture of clinical theory and hands-on technical applications. Please register early. We look forward to seeing you!
Accrediting Body: CBCPO | Points Granted: TBD
Download our printable agenda and registration form (PDF).
Spinal Symposium Featuring Day and Night Bracing
June 6-10, 2011
Presenter: James “Jamie” Benelli, CPO, Vice President of Operations and Clinical Consultant Spinal Technology Inc
Jamie brings over 25 years of specialization and expertise in pediatric and adult orthotic management and spinal bracing. He began his career as a practicing Orthotist/Prosthetist at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Jamie is a recognized clinical education instructor currently delivering educational programs nationally and internationally in scoliosis management.
JUNE 6 | ST. JOHN'S, NL
Dr. L.A. Miller Centre
100 Forest Road
JUNE 7 | MONTREAL, QC
Shriners Hospitals for Children (Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
1529 Cedar Avenue
JUNE 8 | TORONTO, ON
The Hospital for Sick Children (Facilities Dept. S210)
555 University Avenue
JUNE 9 | EDMONTON, AB
Karl Hager Limb and Brace
10733-124th Street
JUNE 10 | CALGARY, AB
Lifemark Health Centre (NE)
2121-29th Street
The Spinal Symposium Featuring Day and Night Bracing workshop is a mixture of theory and hands-on participation for orthotic clinicians and technicians. The registration fee is $150 and will be applied as a credit to your next purchase. Spaces are limited to 20 participants.
Accrediting Body: CBCPO | Points Granted: TBD
Download our printable agenda and registration form (PDF).
The Latest Technological Advancements
of Myo-Electric Hands
March 22, 2011
Hamilton Health Sciences — Chedoke Hospital
Sanatorium Road Hamilton, ON
Presenters: Jeff Newell, Technical Services Manager, OrtoPed
Accrediting Body: CAPO | Points Granted: TBD
The Latest Technological Advancements of Myo-Electric Hands workshop is a mixture of theory and hands-on participation for prosthetic clinicians and technicians.
The Latest Technological Advancements
of Myo-Electric Hands
March 24, 2011
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230, 111 Avenue Edmonton, AB
Presenters: Jeff Newell, Technical Services Manager, OrtoPed
Accrediting Body: CAPO | Points Granted: TBD
The Latest Technological Advancements of Myo-Electric Hands workshop is a mixture of theory and hands-on participation for prosthetic clinicians and technicians.
The Latest Technological Advancements
of Myo-Electric Hands
March 25, 2011
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Map
Presenters: Jeff Newell, Technical Services Manager, OrtoPed
Accrediting Body: CAPO | Points Granted: TBD
The Latest Technological Advancements of Myo-Electric Hands workshop is a mixture of theory and hands-on participation for prosthetic clinicians and technicians.
Fabrication Using Thermo Formable Carbon (TFC) Composite
March 29, 2011
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Map
Presenters: Jeff Newell, Technical Services Manager, OrtoPed
Accrediting Body: CAPO | Points Granted: TBD
An education workshop on Fabrication Using Thermo Formable Carbon (TFC) Composite, a well-proven thermoformable composite invented in Sweden and used extensively worldwide. This workshop is a mixture of theory and hands-on participation for orthotic clinicians and technicians.
How Accreditation Works
Every five years all certified prosthetists and orthotists must complete a minimum of 30 hours of qualifying credits. OrtoPed workshops help attendees reach that goal by working with accrediting bodies to offer Mandatory Continuing Education credits (MCEs).
In 2010 more than 170 Canadian practitioners received CECs via OrtoPed’s commitment to providing continuing education opportunities. In 2011 OrtoPed will continue to play a key role in continuing education as a leader, organizer and sponsor of professional seminars, workshops and industry lectures. Continuing education is pivotal to maintaining certification and demonstrates a commitment to standards of professional competence. We work closely with the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (C.B.C.P.O.) to ensure that our continuing education program is serving its purpose and that the objectives of the program support the professional development of all practitioners across the country.
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