If you need a helpful review on how to fit side-lace back supports, be sure to order Freeman's 30-minute training video titled, "The Fundamentals of Fitting".  This educational video provides comprehensive, easy-to-follow instruction in the proper techniques of fitting "LS" support garments. An excellent resource, this training guide should be a part of every practitioner's video library. The cost of the video is $25.00 plus shipping. Note: You must attend the workhsop to receive a diploma and continuing education credits.

The Fundamentals of Fitting Workshop

Description

An intensive two-day classroom instruction providing basic education in identifying and applying a variety of prefabricated orthotic supports commonly prescribed by physicians and used by healthcare providers. The schedule includes instruction in applied anatomy, hands-on fitting and personal training assistance by qualified professionals in the field. New products, trends and potential growth markets are discussed. An in-class exam concludes the two-day study with diplomas awarded to students who successfully complete the course. Each day's session begins at 8:00 A.M. and lasts until approximately 5:00 P.M.

Attendees

This two-day workshop is designed for a variety of individuals in the healthcare field who require a working knowledge of the fundamentals of fitting orthotic supports. Not only appropriate for the novice fitter, it is also useful as a refresher course for the experienced professional who desires to polish existing skills, learn new fitting techniques or simply keep abreast of new products.

Continuing Education Credits

Those who complete our two-day training are eligible for continuing education credit hours toward the following certification programs:
BOC (Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification), 7150 Columbia Gateway Dr., Ste. G, Columbia, MD 21045-1151, (877) 776-2200, www.bocusa.org, 16 Credit Hours
ABC (American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.), 330 John Carlyle St., Ste. 210, Alexandria, VA 22314-5760, (703) 836-7114, www.abcop.org, 16 Credit Hours

Locations

All enrollees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Specific instructions regarding hotel reservations will be mailed to each applicant upon receipt of the workshop registration form.

Fees

A non-refundable registration fee of $150.00 is required. This fee includes lunch for both days. Registration is limited, so please return the workshop registration form as soon as possible.

Workshop Agenda

Day 1 (8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)

Applied Anatomy: Basic anatomy of the axial skeleton, knee joint and abdominal musculature.
Spinal Curvatures: Anatomical and abnormal curves.
Common Orthopedic Conditions: Articulations of the spinal vertebrae, conditions that affect spinal function and therapeutic value of orthotic supports.
Fitting Room: Proper size and utilization, patient record keeping and market potential.
Back Supports: Types of elastic wraparounds and side lace back support garments for specific spinal regions, bony landmarks, measuring and fitting procedures and hands-on fitting instruction.
Breast Prostheses: Fitting the postmastectomy patient.
Venous Insufficiency: Anatomy, varicose veins and venous compression therapy.
Medical Compression Stockings: Measuring procedures with hands-on fitting instruction.
Prosthetic Aids: Identification and sizing of prosthetic socks and skrinkers.
Patient Aids: Review of various home healthcare products, durable medical equipment and upper and lower limb orthoses.
Hernias: Anatomy, types, variety of trusses, support garments and fitting instruction.

Day 2 (8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)

Cervical Supports: Types and applications of various cervical orthoses.
Traction: Review of standard traction apparatus and application of cervical, pelvic and leg traction.
Diabetic Shoes: Overview of shoe styles, related products and proper foot measuring procedures.
Rigid Frame Spinal Braces: Overview of types available and proper fitting procedures.
Sports Supports: Review of current trends in Sports Medicine with particular attention to preventative and post-trauma ankle and knee orthoses.
Physician/Hospital Detailing: The do's and don'ts.
Written Exam.