NC/T 001 Foot Orthotics - Insole
Manufacture Techniques for Technicians
Date: Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th October
2007
Cost: £240.00
Intended Audience: This module is intended for
Orthotic and Podiatry technicians.
Course Content:
The aim of this technical module is to equip the participants
with both basic and advanced practical skills and knowledge to
enable them to competently carry out manufacture/fabrication of
foot orthoses within a clinical and technical prosthetic and orthotic
delivery setting.
The participants will gain an understanding of the considerations
needed by clinicians to prescribe and design foot orthoses. They
will develop a rationale to understand the importance of appropriate
manufacturing within elements of clinical practice in the area
of foot orthotics, including finishing and modification of foot
orthoses in line with COSHH, MDA regulations, risk assessment,
appropriate use of PPE and all necessary health and safety management
issues.
Guest Lecturer:
Rob Bradbury BSc, BPodM, Dip.
National Centre Faculty:
Kerry Cameron - Administration, National Centre, University of
Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Jake Duers - Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician, National Centre,
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Paul Hennessy - Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician, National Centre,
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Catriona Nicolson - Senior Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician, National
Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Sandra Sexton, BSc - Senior Pros/Orth, MBAPO, (Director, Head
of Department), National Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Course Organiser:
Colin Martin - Chief Technician, National Centre, University of
Strathclyde, Glasgow.
Financial Assistance for Orthotic Personnel:
Orthotic technicians or their employers are able to obtain
reimbursement for course fees, travelling expenses and accommodation
(up to a limit of £50 per night) from the Orthotic Education
& Training Trust. Application forms are available from the
OETT website www.oett.org.uk
requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective
learning using the CPD form provided on the website.
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