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There is no single solution to this alarming situation, but providing developmental opportunities enabling clinicians to grow fulfilling careers will certainly make a difference – one that brings benefits to employers, services and services users as well. This webinar will explore the existing and emerging pathways to supporting career growth as part of the efforts to sustain the profession.
During this webinar we will explore:
why individual and collective action is essential to ensure sustainability of the workforce and the profession.
new and emerging approaches to supporting professional and career development for the registered workforce.
benefits that extend beyond individual clinicians’ careers to positively impact on employers, services and service users.
Who is this for:
Primary target audience is employers and line managers. The further audience is clinicians at a range of levels who are interested in learning more about existing and emerging career development opportunities.
Webinar Invitation: Unlocking the Potential of Patient-Facing Support Workers & Technicians in P+O
Join us for an exciting and informative webinar showcasing the outcomes of a two-year project dedicated to advancing the roles of patient-facing Support Workers and Technicians in the Prosthetics and Orthotics (P+O) workforce.
We’ll introduce:
✅ A Framework designed to define and enhance these roles.
✅ Web-based resources to showcase the roles.
✅ A survey-based report that benchmarks current practices across the workforce.
This session is designed to raise awareness of these valuable resources and provide actionable insights for integrating them into practice. Together, we can continue to grow and validate P+O careers for this essential segment of the workforce.
Who should attend?
Service managers
Support Workers and Technicians
P+O professionals and educators
Be part of this important conversation and help shape the future of P+O careers!
Join us for 90 minutes to celebrate the launch of the BAPO P&O Clinical Educator Network and supporting resources. This event will mark the launch with an overview of the work plus guest speakers talking us through some of the essential wrap-around resources that BAPO has produced during 2024.
This webinar is for P&O clinical educator network members and non-members who may be considering joining, plus P&O academic educators, plus anyone else interested in the work.
Going Digital & 3D Printing
We are delighted to bring you this new Short Course. Open to Orthotists who want to understand the digital process, improve their shape capture skills and maximize the benefits of 3D printing for their patients.
Date and Time: Thursday 20th February 2025
Course description:
This 1-day face to face short course offers participants the opportunity to learn about the entire digital end-to-end process. From shape capture to rectification and design to manufacturing the final 3D printed device. During the course participants will learn about all 3D Printing technologies, our research and development projects and the benefits of 3D
printing. take part in practical sessions on scanning with both iPads and iPhones and casting techniques with E-Cast and C-Form tube. Following this there will be demonstrations about digital rectification and design.
Aims:
The course will give participants confidence in new shape capture techniques and a
detailed understanding of 3D printing.
Faculty:
Mr Doug Young, Orthotist & Clinical Support for 3D Printing
Mr Ian Sanders, Orthotist & Clinical Support for 3D Printing
Dr Elen Parry, Product Development Manager
Mr Simon Barnett, CAD Manager
Mr Mark Thaxter, Director of Product Development
Learning Outcomes:
Understanding 3D Printing technology (not just MJF)
The sustainability of 3DP vs Traditional manufacture
Casting & Scanning techniques practical session
Digital rectification and design demonstrations
Not a member? Join HERE before purchasing your member-discounted ticket!
We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply for reimbursement from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust (OETT).
Applications can be made on the OETT website at www.oett.org.uk
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD.
Reimbursement will be based on the BAPO Member ticket price for this Short Course.
Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy Course March 2025
Course Description:
BAPO are proud to present the upcoming Spine and Lower Limb Anatomy course to be held on Friday 7th March in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre, University of Liverpool. The course represents an exciting opportunity for Orthotists and Prosthetists to gain a unique insight into the human body using cadaveric material and the latest in digital technology. The morning session will focus on the spine, hip and thigh and the afternoon session will examine the knee, lower leg and foot. You will be able to refresh your anatomical knowledge by attending a lecture by a resident academic before visiting the laboratories, where
anatomy demonstrators will be on hand to assist you in examining the cadavers. Here, you will be able to gain a thorough understanding of the complete anatomy and apply it to every day clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
This event aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge of the spine and lower limb anatomy required to effectively treat various pathologies in clinical practice. The course content will
concentrate on joints, muscle attachments, nerves, and the circulatory system and will be delivered through lectures and prosections.
Syllabus
· Registration and introduction
· Anatomy of the spine, hip and thigh (Lecture)
· Prosections of the spine, hip and thigh (practical session)
· Lunch
· Anatomy of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot (Lecture)
· Prosections of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot (practical session)
· Evaluation and conclusion
Intended Participants:
This course is aimed at every level of clinician and specialism in prosthetics and orthotics who are involved with treatment of lower limb pathologies and amputation.
Certificates: provided upon course completion.
Venue:
Human Anatomy Resource Centre, University of Liverpool, L69
LBX
Date & Time:
Friday 7th March 2025 9 am – 4 pm
Ticket includes lunch
We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply for reimbursement from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust.
Applications can be made on the OETT website at www.oett.org.uk
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD.
Event Contributors:
This course is through HARC, commissioned by BAPO
Recording of the BAPO Virtual Symposium: Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Orthotics
We have reduced the ticket price to view this recording and the associated documents:
Reduced Ticket prices:
BAPO Members £28.35 including VAT
Non-members £35.44 including VAT
The recording is available following the successful Zoom Webinar of the BAPO Virtual Symposium: Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Orthotics which took place on Saturday 27 January 2024
Facilitator:
Conor McDaid – Clinical Lead Orthotist/Advanced practitioner, Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Speakers:
Joshua Young – Senior Orthotist and Clinical Development Manager, John Florence Limited
Eileen Morrow – Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Natalie Hall – Clinical Lead Orthotist, East Lancashire Hospital Trust
Description:
This symposium focused on the application of outcome measures in lower limb orthotic practice. Acknowledging the challenges of the current climate, BAPO promotes the routine use of these measures. This event served as a platform for Orthotists to exchange insights and experiences regarding outcome measures.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and understand various outcome measures used in lower limb orthotic practice.
2. Gain an appreciation for the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
3. Evaluate baseline and follow-up measurements in relation to the ICF.
4. Explore goal-setting strategies within orthotic management.
5. Discuss the assessment of functioning, activities, and participation through outcome measurements.
Intended Participants:
Orthotists and postgraduate students experienced in orthotic practice, along with other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) working in orthotics. This event is open to BAPO members and non-members.
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