"Mr. Kaufmann and Dr. Duerr do a phenomenal job educating on this topic. They were able to present the material in a very understandable way and were very approachable. I have a much better understanding of prosthetics and orthotics and feel I can go back to the clinic on Monday and use what I learned. Hands-on labs were great. TAs had a lot of knowledge to offer as usual." –Tracie East, PT, DPT, WCC, CCRT, Wasilla, Alaska
Faculty: Felix M. Duerr, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS, DACVSMR, CCRT, Martin
W. Kaufmann, ABC, BSBA, c-PED, Prosthetic/Orthotic
Technologist; Sasha A. Foster, MS Physical Therapy, CCRT; Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, CVCHM
Prerequisites: This
2 1/2-day course is open to veterinarians, physical
therapists, and veterinary technicians/nurses who have
successfully completed Introduction
to Canine Rehabilitation. CCRPs are welcome. All
veterinary technicians/nurses must submit an Employment
Agreement Letter.
Course
Description: Students learn how orthotics and
prosthetics can be used effectively in canine
rehabilitation. Principles of biomechanics,
kinematics and dynamics are reviewed, in particular
how they guide the design and fitting of specific
orthotics and prosthetics. Wet labs provide
students with hands-on experience in thoracic-limb
and pelvic-limb fiberglass impression techniques.
Patient evaluation and treatment options for
specific conditions and injuries are discussed.
Students have the unique opportunity to tour
a veterinary orthotics and prosthetics (V-OP)
manufacturing facility nearby.
This course is
RACE approved by
the AAVSB for 20 credit hours. |
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Please note: Students who do not
attend a full day of class will not receive
any CE credit hours for that day.
Course Fee: $575
Course Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m.-12 noon on Sunday
Course Location:
OrthoPets, 1130 West 124th Ave. Suite 900, Westminster, CO 80234
Topics Covered Include:
- The history of orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation
- Bandaging and splinting
- The mechanical advantage of orthoses and prostheses
- Thoracic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Pelvic limb orthoses and prostheses
- Fiberglass impression techniques
- Evaluation of the canine patient, goal
setting, and rehabilitation from the V-OP
perspective
Hotel Accommodations: The following hotels are located near the OrthoPets facility in Westminster, Colorado:
Courtyard by Marriott Denver North/Westminster
14355 Orchard Pkwy.
Westminster, CO 80023
Phone: 720-639-7701
View hotel website
Candlewood Suites Denver North - Thornton
14362 Lincoln Way
Thornton, CO 80023
Phone: 303-227-3505
View hotel website
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