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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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This talk will feature an overview of the Tectus, a slim, lightweight microprocessor controlled KAFO.  

We welcome you to join us to as we present on –  

• The functions and design of the Tectus 
• Patient case studies of the Tectus in use 
• Data collection and outcomes 
• An overview of digital health advancements 
• Introducing the Tectus UK study 

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 demonstratorswill 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 the 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
The ticket includes lunch and refreshments

Event Contributors:
This course is through HARC, commissioned by BAPO