PCE Credits offered in Tampa, Florida

Dino M. Scanio

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Title:

PCE Credits offered in Tampa, Florida

Creator:

Dino M. Scanio

Date:

9/4/2006

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Attention all:

The FCAAOP is offering a 2-day prosthetic workshop on October 13-14, 2006 located at the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children.

October 13 will be a certification course for the TruLife microprocessor knees. Focus will be on selecting microprocessor knees based on patient knees, setting the common swing phase control functions and programming for microprocessor knees, static and dynamic alignment settings for stability, and reviewing stance control to assure patient stability.

These are the most affordable microprocessors on the market and there will be a patient model for this full-day workshop. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

October 14 will be upper extremity prosthetic interface design. Focus will be comparing and contrasting radial designs, casting techniques, humeral designs, thoracic designs, diagnostic assessment and modifications. This will be a half-day course.

The remainder of the day will consist of microprocessor componentry for upper extremity prosthetics. Breakfast and Lunch will also be provided.

This unique 2-day course will be $325.00 per person. $25 Discounts will be provided if you are a FAOP or FCAAOP member. A $50 Discount will be provided if you are a member of both organizations. Approximately 15-20 PCEs will be allotted.

Mailers will be sent in the next week to all FAOP and FCAAOP members. If you are interested, and live outside of Florida, please contact Dino Scanio at Tampa Shriners Hospital - 813-975-7139. Also, please call if you may have any questions.

SPACE IS LIMITED

Dino M. Scanio, C.O.

                          

Citation

Dino M. Scanio, “PCE Credits offered in Tampa, Florida,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/227314.