Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Ottobock AustraliaAcademy Training Programme 2017
Continuing education is the key to success in a rapidly evolving technologymarket. Ottobock Australia‘s Academy has clinical staff and technical specialistsavailable to provide you the education, practical information, support, and thequality you expect.
Our 2017 Training Programme offers a wide range of seminars that are signifi-cantly practice-oriented and based on our international expertise in productsand services in the orthopaedic field.
Have a look and get in touch! We are looking forward to your registration.
Prosthetics Lower Limb
• No Charge
Target Group•Prosthetists
C-Leg certification
C-Legissynonymouswithinnovationinlowerlimbprosthetics.Thefirstfullymicropro-cessorcontrolledkneejointsystemhassetanewstandard.FollowingthefunctionalityandadjustmentoftheC-Legjointsystemswillbeexplainedindetailandpracticalenduserfittingswillbedemonstrated.
• TheseminarisaprerequisiteforcarryingoutC-Legfittings.
Duration: 1Days
AOPA CPD Points: 16
• No Charge
Target Group•Prosthetists
(withC-Legcertificate)
C-Leg 4 certification
ForexistingC-legcertifiedpractitioners,anupgradecertificationisavailableforC-leg4.
• TheseminarisaprerequisiteforcarryingoutC-Leg4fittings.
Duration: Onlinetrainingandtest+Fittingdayinfacility
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
Prosthetics Lower Limb
( w i t h C - l e g 4 p u r c h a s e )
Duration: 2Days+Fittingdayinfacility
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
Genium certification
TheGeniumSystemrepresentsanewgenerationofmicroprocessor-controlledlegprosthesissystems.InthisseminaryouwillreceivedetailedinformationandgainpracticalexperiencewiththeGeniumSystem.YouwillpracticallycarryoutaGeniumtestfitting.
• SuccessfulparticipationintheseminarisarequirementfortheGenium/GeniumX3certificationandGenium/GeniumX3Systemfittings.
• No Charge( w i t h G e n i u m P u r c h a s e )
Target Group•Prosthetists
(withC-Legcertificate)
Duration: 1Dayinfacility
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
Kenevo Certification
Kenevoistheworldsfirstmicroprocessorkneespecificallydesignedfortheneedsofmobilitygrade1and2.Withthehighestlevelofsafetyandintuitiveindesign,KenevoallowsuserstobecomeindependentandreclaimtheirIndependence.
• ThisseminarisaprerequisitetoperformindependentKenevofittings.
• No Charge( w i t h Ke n e v o P u r c h a s e )
Target Group•Prosthetists
Prosthetics Lower Limb
• No Charge( w i t h M e r i d i u m P u r c h a s e )
Target Group•Prosthetists
Meridium certification
TheMeridiumprostheticfootoffersahighlevelofsecurity,increasedadaptabilityandamorenaturalmotionsequence.Theuniquedesignadjustsitselfimmediatelytotheuser’swalkingspeed,steplengthandgroundconditions.DuringtheseminaryouwillreceivedetailedinformationandgainpracticalexperiencewiththeMeridiumprostheticfoot.
• TheseminarisaprerequisitetoperformindependentMeridiumfittings.
Duration: 2Days+fittingdayinfacility
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
• 600.00
Target Group•Prosthetists•Prosthetist
trainees
Elevated Vaccuum Systems
ElevatedvacuumSystemsofferpatientsimprovedprosthesissuspension,stabilisestheresiduallimbvolumeandimprovesbloodcirculationandproprioception.Forprosthe-tist’s,thisseminarprovidesthepossibilitytolearnabouttheapplicationandtheadvan-tagesoftheseinnovativeproducts.Harmony –P3Mechanicalpump,HDheavydutypump,Triton HarmonyandE2electronicpump,DVS–AnewDynamicVacuumSystem,Aerolink–Asleevelessvacuumsystem
Duration: 2Days(infacility)
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: 7-8September
Prosthetics Lower Limb
Duration: 2Days
AOPA CPD Points: 18
Dates: 16-17November
Transfemoral Solutions
Therearenumerousfactorstoconsiderinthedesignandfittingprocessofatransfe-moralamputee.Thereareeverincreasingchoicestobemaderegardinginterfacematerials,suspensionmethods,kneeandfeetcombinations,andnowtheintroductiontoCADCAMtechnologyineverydaypractise.Youwillundertakeacombinationoftheoreticallectures,manufacturingprocesses,andclinicalfittingsundertheguidanceofOttoBocktrainedclinicians..
• $600.00*
Target Group•Prosthetists
Duration: 2Days
AOPA CPD Points: 18
Dates: 8-9June
Transtibial Solutions
Therearenumerousfactorstoconsiderinthedesignandfittingprocessofatrans-tibialamputee.Thereareeverincreasingchoicestobemaderegardinginterfacematerials,suspensionmethods,feetandfunctionalcomponents.Youwillundertakeacombinationoftheoreticallectures,manufacturingprocesses,andclinicalfittingsundertheguidanceofOttoBocktrainedclinicians.Thisisanidealwaytotrynewtechniquesinanenvironmentawayfromthepressuresofrealworldclinicalpractice.
• $600.00*
Target Group•Prosthetists•Prosthetist
trainees
Prosthetics Lower Limb
• $600.00
Target Group•Prosthetists•Prosthetist
trainees
Biomechanics of Lower Limb Prosthetics
Biomechanicalknowledgeisbecomingmoreandmoreimportantforgettingexcellentfittingresultswithhightechprostheticdevices.Inthisseminaryouwillgainanunderstandingofbiomechanicalprinciplesofprostheticfittingsandreceivevaluabletipsandtricksregardingprostheticalignment,dynamicoptimisation,andmeasurementdevices.
Duration: 1Day
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: 21August
Prosthetics Lower Limb
Training for Physiotherapists
• $600.00
Target Group•Physiothera-
pists
Principles of Amputee Gait Training
Agoodtreatmentmanagementwithinaninterdisciplinaryteamisnecessarytoimprovethequalityoflifeafteranamputation.Inthisseminaryouwillimproveyourknowledgeregardingphysicaltherapyandgaittrainingafterlowerlimbamputations.Themainfocusisongaittrainingwithmechanicalkneejoints,andonamorebasiclevelwithmechatronickneejoints.
Duration: 2Days
Facilitator: KatrinaShatford
Dates: 3-4August
• 600.00
Target Group•Physiothera-
pists
Advanced Gait Training for Lower Extremity Amputees Productspecificgaittrainingisakeyfactorforsuccessfulpatientfittingsandmaximumbenefitoftheprosthesisineverydaylife.ThisseminargivesanupdateongaittrainingwiththelatestmicroprocessorcontrolledproductsincludingGenium,C-Leg,KenevoandMeridium–eachwithtechnicalbasicsaswellashands-ontraining.
Duration: 2Days
Facilitator: KatrinaShatford
Dates: 7-8August
Training For Physiotherapists
Prosthetics Upper Limb
• No Charge( w i t h M i c h e l a n g e l o p u r c h a s e )
Target Group•Prosthetists
(withMyoBockBasicandAdvancedcertificate)
Axon-Bus System certification
TheAxon-BusSystemincombinationwiththeMichelangeloHandrepresentsamilestoneinproductdevelopmentforupperlimbprosthetics.InthisseminaryouwillreceivedetailedinformationandgainpracticalexperiencewiththeMichelangeloHandwithAxon-BusSystemandAxonArmErgo.
• YouwillbecertifiedasaproductexpertforMichelangeloHandwithAxon-BusSystemandAxonArmErgo.
Duration: 1Day(infacility)
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
• No Charge( w i t h D y n a m i c A r m p u r c h a s e )
Target Group•Prosthetists•Prosthetist
trainees
MyoBock - DynamicArm certification
TheDynamicArmisamotordrivenelbowjointwithelectronicallycontrolled,infinitelyvariablevariotransmission.Inthisseminaryouwillachieveknowledgeaboutthespecificproductdetails,functionsandconstructionoftheDynamicArm.
• YouwillbecertifiedtoindependentlycarryoutfittingswiththeDynamicArmandtoadjustparameterswiththeElbowSoftsoftware.
Duration: 1Day(infacility)
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
Prosthetics Upper Limb
Duration: 2Days
AOPA CPD Points: 14
Dates: 3-4April
Upper Limb Fabrication
Profoundknowledgeofapplicationtechniques,productsandfittingexperiencearecrucialtoensureoptimalfittingsoftheupperlimbamputees.Withinthisseminaryouwillhavetheopportunitytopractisethemanufacturingofupperlimbprostheses.Thiscoursewillcoverthemanufacturingprocessforatransradialmyofacil®prosthesis.Youwillbetakenthroughtheprocessfromthermoplasticforming,forearmfabricationandthetipsandtrickstoasuperbfinish.
• $600.00
Target Group•Prosthetists
Prosthetics Upper Limb
Orthotics
• $300.00
Target Group•Orthotists•Orthotist
trainees
MyGait Certification
MyGait®,aFunctionalElectricalStimulation(FES)system,isacuff-basedsurfacestimulator.Itprovidesbothclinicalanduserwithsophisticated,customisableandversatilestimulationprofileswiththeoptionofadditionalsupportviaasecondchannel.ThisonedaycertificationwalksyouthroughallnecessaryaspectsabouttheMyGait
• ThecoursefeewillbedeductedfromthefirstpurchaseoftheMyGaitQualifiedPersonnelSetiforderedwithin2monthsafterthecourse.
Duration: 1Day(infacility)
AOPA CPD Points: 16
Dates: OnRequest
• $900.00
Target Group•Orthotists•Orthotist
trainees
Stance Control Systems
StanceControlOrthoses(SCO)areusuallykneeanklefootorthoses(KAFO)thathaveabuiltinlockingmechanismwhichlocksthekneejointforthestancephase,andunlocksitfortheswingphaseofgait.Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtogiveyouadirectionfortheselectionofthemostappropriatesystembasedonthepatient’sfunctionaldefectsandneeds,andwillwalkyouthroughtheentireprocessofaStanceControlKAFOfabrication.
Duration:3Days
AOPA CPD Points: 18
Dates: OnRequest
Orthotics
Duration: 2Days
AOPA CPD Points: 18
Dates: OnRequest
Drop Foot Solutions
Withthefastdevelopmentofnewfittingsolutionsfordropfoot,itcangetdifficultwhendecidingwhichdevicewillbethemostbeneficialforthepatient.Thiscoursehasbeendesignedtohelpguideyouinmakingtherightselectionbasedonthepatient’sfunctionaldefectsandneeds.
• $600.00
Target Group•Orthotists•Orthotist
trainees
Orthotics
Materials
• $600.00 Target Group•Orthopaedic
Technicians•Trainees
OrthopaedicTechnicians
Innovative Materials Course
Throughthefabricationofthreedifferentsocketsstyles,thiscourseallowsyoutheopportunitytogethandonexperiencewithnewmaterialsandtechniques.ThisseminarwillshowyouthepracticaluseofinnovativematerialsinbothProstheticsandOrthoticsforthefabricationofaTransradial,trantibialandtransfemoralprostheses
Duration: 2Days
AOPA CPD Points: 12
Dates: 1-2May29-30June
Materials
Services and Fees
Services and fees Alllistedseminarfeesinclude:
•Trainingmaterialanddocumentation•Materialuseandcostfordemonstrationpatients•Lunch,snacksandrefreshments•Certificate/Confirmationofattendance
Withdrawal and changesAsparticipantyoucanwithdrawyourregistrationcharge-freeupto30calendardayspriortotheevent.Ifyouwithdrawyourparticipationlessthan30calendardayspriortotheeventorfailtoappear,allseminarfeesremainpayableinfull.
ItispossibleforOttobocktocancelorpostponeseminarsforsubstantialand/orunpredictablereasonsatanytimepriortotheevent.Incaseofcancellationorpostponementyouwillbenotifiedasearlyaspossible,ideallyfourweekspriortotheevent.Wewilldoourverybesttoofferotherdatesorfurtheralternatives.Anyclaimfordamagesisexcluded.
Ottobock Australia Academy
Your feedback helps us to improve our services. Westrivetoprovideyouwithhighqualitytrainingsandup-to-dateknowledge.Pleasefeelfreetocontactusregardinganyadditionaltrainingneeds.
IfyouhaveanyfurtherquestionsorfeedbackregardingOttobockAustraliaAcademy,pleaseletusknow.
Wearelookingforwardtohearingfromyou!
