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2020
Cascade DAFO: Cascade Dafo Institute - Offering a series of nine ABC-approved, online continuing education courses for pediatric practitioners. Topics include brace selection, casting/scanning techniques, ordering, and fitting/adjusting. Courses are available to take anytime, anywhere, free of charge. Contact: Contact 800-848-7332; www.cascadedafo.com/education
Ottobock: C-Brace (2nd Generation) Online Training - ABC will grant Category I CEUs to Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants and Orthotic Technicians for completion of this training (2.5 (s) ABC CEUs). Category II will be granted to those not identified. After successfully completing this training, you will understand:
• The features and benefits of the 2nd generation C-Brace (17K01)
• How to identify a patient candidate
• How to program the C-Brace (17K01) knee joint via the Setup app
• How to instruct the patient to use the Cockpit app
• Resources available for gait training
• Service, warranty, and battery management
Training web site: https://ottobock.articulate-online.com/2619393034
Ottobock: C-Leg® (4th Generation) Qualification Online Training - This training is designed for CPs. After successfully completing this training, you will be able to:
• Describe the functions and benefits of the C-Leg 4
• Operate the adjustment software, C-Soft Plus
• Instruct the patient regarding functions, feedback signals, and safety modes
• Instruct the patient on how to connect the knee to the Cockpit App and change modes
• Identify additional / optional components available for the C-Leg 4
• Learn about C-Leg 4 gait training videos and techniques
Training duration is 1 hour and you will receive 1.25 ABC CEUs.
Training web site: http://academy.ottobockus.com/presentations/c-leg4/presentation.html
Ottobock: How to Justify the Medical Necessity of Advanced Prosthetic & Orthotic Devices - This training is designed for CP/Os, assistants, technicians, and billing specialists. Training Objectives:
• Develop an understanding of what “medical necessity” means to physicians, nurses, and other medical staff.
• Develop an understanding of what facts on the patient and the device medical staff is interested in and how these facts have to be connected to convince medical reviewers to approve a requested device.
• Understand the most important results of research with current advanced prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Leverage the existing scientific evidence to support the medical justification of a device.
• Improve documentation and avoid common documentation mistakes.
Training web site: http://academy.ottobockus.com/presentations/medical_necessity/presentation.html
BOC: Examinations - Apply anytime for COF, CMF, and CDME. Test when ready; receive results instantly. Current BOCO, BOCP, and BOCPD candidates have three years from the application date to pass their exams.
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, D.C. Chapter of the Academy: Annual Meeting - Double Tree by Hilton, Pittsburgh-Meadow Lands. Contact: Peter Leimkuehler, peter@unionoandp.com
ABC: Orthotic Clinical Patient Management (CPM) Exam - ABC Testing Center, Tampa, FL. Dates subject to change. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; www.ABCop.org/individual-certification
ABC: Application Deadline for December Certification Exams - Applications must be received by October 1 for individuals seeking to take the December Written and Simulation certification exams. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; www.ABCop.org/individual-certification
BOC: Examinations - Apply anytime for COF, CMF, and CDME. Test when ready; receive results instantly. Current BOCO, BOCP, and BOCPD candidates have three years from the application date to pass their exams.
ABC: Written and Simulation Certification Exams - ABC certification exams will be administered for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, orthotic fitters, mastectomy fitters, therapeutic shoe fitters, orthotic and prosthetic assistants, and technicians in 350 locations nationwide. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; ABCop.org/individual-certification
ABC: Prosthetic Clinical Patient Management (CPM) Exam - ABC Testing Center, Tampa, FL. Dates subject to change due to COVID-19. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; www.ABCop.org/individual-certification
ABC: Practitioner Residency Completion Deadline for December Written & Simulation Exams - All practitioner candidates have an additional 30 days after the application deadline to complete their residency. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org
ABC: Application Deadline for Winter CPM Exams - All practitioner candidates have an additional 30 days after the application deadline to complete their residency. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org
BOC: Examinations - Apply anytime for COF, CMF, and CDME. Test when ready; receive results instantly. Current BOCO, BOCP, and BOCPD candidates have three years from the application date to pass their exams.
New Jersey Chapter of AAOP: Annual Meeting - Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Contact: Brooke Artesi, 973-696-8100; brooke@sunshinepando.com; www.njaaop.com
BOC: Examinations - Apply anytime for COF, CMF, and CDME. Test when ready; receive results instantly. Current BOCO, BOCP, and BOCPD candidates have three years from the application date to pass their exams.
ABC: Application Deadline for February Written & Simulation Exams - Applications must be received by December 1 for individuals seeking to take the February Written and Simulation certification exams. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; ABCop.org/individual-certification.
ABC: Practitioner Residency Completion Deadline for Winter CPM Exams - All practitioner candidates have an additional 30 days after the application deadline to complete their residency. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; ABCop.org/individual-certification
Academy: Deadline for Poster Submission - #AAOP2021 Date Change: May 4-7, 2021. Contact: Manisha, 202-380-3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
ABC: Written and Simulation Certification Exams - ABC certification exams will be administered for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, orthotic fitters, mastectomy fitters, therapeutic shoe fitters, orthotic and prosthetic assistants and technicians in 350 locations nationwide. Contact: 703-836-7114; certification@abcop.org; ABCop.org/individual-certification
2021
Academy: 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium (NEW DATES) - Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA. NEW DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
DEADLINE FOR POSTER SUBMISSION: DECEMBER 3, 2020. Contact: Manisha Bhaskar, 202.380.3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
New York AAOP: Annual Meeting - Join us at the Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady, New York. Contact: NYSAAOP.meeting@gmail.com; www.nysaaop.org
2022
Academy: Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium - Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Contact: Manisha Bhaskar, 202.380.3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
2023
Academy: Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium - Gaylord Opryland Resort , Nashville, TN Contact: Manisha Bhaskar, 202.380.3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
2024
Academy: Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium - Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL Contact: Manisha Bhaskar, 202.380.3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
2025
Academy: Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium - Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Contact: Manisha Bhaskar, 202.380.3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
2026
Academy: Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium - Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN Contact: Manisha Bhaskar, 202.380.3663, mbhaskar@oandp.org
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