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BAPO Webinar: Exploring Apprenticeships in Prosthetics & Orthotics

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Join us for an informative webinar designed to help employers and educators gain a comprehensive understanding of how apprenticeships in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) work. Whether you’re considering hiring apprentices or supporting their development, this session will provide valuable insights into the process and benefits.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The benefits of apprenticeships for organizations
  • Key rules and processes for funding apprenticeships
  • Apprentice rights and responsibilities
  • The role of off-the-job training
  • Insights on funding apprentice salaries
  • Guidance for employers and practice educators working with apprentices

This webinar is a must-attend for those looking to leverage apprenticeships to grow their workforce and foster future talent in the P&O profession.

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Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme – Reference Group Application Opportunity

Phase 1 of the Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme completed in August last year. The final report is saved here: The Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme | South Thames Paediatric Network. We have just launched Phase 2 of the Tony Hudgell Rehabilitation Programme, which will focus on improving the care for children and young people, across the South East of England, who require management of tone caused by spasticity and/or dystonia. As part of this project, we will be developing standards of care for use by multidisciplinary teams.

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from Orthotists for our Reference Group. These roles need to be filled by somebody who works in the South Thames region (South East London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent). Appointed members will help us to make key decisions regarding the project direction, design and output. Further information can be found in the attached document.

Individuals can apply for the role by submitting their CV and supporting statement via email to Samantha.randall@gstt.nhs.uk (cc england.stpn@nhs.net) by 09/02/2025. You will be notified of the outcome of your application within two weeks of the deadline. Please tell us which role you would like to apply for and why you would like to be considered for the role.

I would be grateful if you could you disseminate this opportunity to your colleagues across the South Thames region, and if you could point me in the right direction for contacting BAPO members from this region. We are keen to communicate this opportunity as widely as possible across the region.

If you have any queries about the role please contact Samantha.randall@gstt.nhs.uk

EOI – Phase 2 TH Reference GroupDownload

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Educator Resources

Allied-Health-Professions-Educator-FrameworkDownload
BAPO National PO Practice Based Learning FrameworkDownload
BAPO National PO Practice Based Learning FrameworkDownload
BAPO Support worker framework for the prosthetic and orthotic workforceDownload
Curriculum guidance finalDownload
Apprentice expectationsDownload
Educators expectationsDownload
Higher Education expectationsDownload
Support Worker Introductory Presentations
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BAPO Simulated Escape Room

Welcome to the BAPO simulated escape room. This is an open access resource, and anyone can view and complete this simulation challenge.

The target audience are learners going into practice-based learning settings for the first time and is applicable to both student and apprentice learners. Others may also be interested in completing this simulation challenge for CPD and refreshers on the topics covered.

The escape room is centred around 4 topics:

  1. Confidentiality and sharing information
  2. Data Breaches
  3. Communication
  4. Record keeping.

For learners, this simulation room is designed to complement and support the mandatory training provided by your Higher education provider. 

You may also find it useful to use your eLearning for Health (elfh) account to further supplement your learning or CPD https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/  

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