Technical Education

Technical Education Technical Education

Join us for an interesting and relevant technical education program created for technicians by technicians. Technicians, and fabricating practitioners are being invited to share a 3-minute video on a fabrication tip or trick. The audience will select the winner(s) and cash prizes of $500, $250, and $100 will be awarded.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29

10:30 – 11:30am Current Concepts in Thermoplastics (T1) Jeff Wilson Learn about the families and melt profiles of O&P Plastics, residual stress in plastic sheet, and making plastic an income generator. 11:30am – Noon Thermoforming Over Foam (T2) Speaker to be announced. Acquire new skills and techniques when thermoforming over foam. 2:00 – 3:15pm Advancements in Thermoplastics—Blister Forming vs. Drape Molding New Material (T3) Dan Hickey Review advancement in thermoplastics, including blister forming vs. drape molding new materials. 3:30 – 5:00pm Fabrication of a Symes Prostheses Based on Individual Function Level (T4) Scott Wimberly, RTPO Learn fabrication methods for a Symes Prostheses based on individual function levels.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30

10:30am – Noon Silicone Partial Hand (T5) Ahmahn Peeples, CPO, LPO, ACSM CPT-EIM Learn Partial Hand and finger options. The presentation will cover both passive and active devices readily available. 2:00 – 3:15pm Click Medical Advanced Adjustable Socket Design (T6) Joe Mahon, CP The patented RevoFit® system allows a practitioner to create a wide variety of solutions to improve socket fit and function. Learn how to empower your patients and create better outcomes while also increasing your practice efficiency by learning advanced techniques to design and build adjustable sockets. 3:15 – 3:30pm Break 3:30 – 5:00pm Fabrication Tips and Tricks (T7) Various Presenters All technicians and fabricating practitioners have been invited to share a 3-minute video showcasing their fabricating tip or trick. We invite you, the audience, to cast your vote for the winner. First, Second and Third Place prizes will be awarded.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1

9:15 – 10:00am Dynamic Bracing that Moves with the Patient for Adults & Pediatrics (T8) Jennifer Fayter An AFO that helps to improve gait, supports the limb, minimizes pain, while providing a combination of strength and flexibility for patients. 10:00am – Noon Sewing Machine Repair (T9) Speaker to be announced Learn diagnostic, cleaning, tune-ups, maintenance, and repairs for commercial sewing machines.