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Orthotic Fitters (formerly CIAT)
Courses
Co-sponsored by Trulife, Florida Association of Orthotists and Prothetists, and St. Petersburg College
Health Education Center, Auditorium
(Driving directions)
Hotel Rooms:
Wingate Inn*
5000 Lake Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 299-9800
*SPC has confirmed a block of 25 rooms at a special rate for check
in on Sunday and check out on Friday.
Five-day Orthotic Fitters Course with Diabetic Foot (For Florida Licensing)
40 hours approved for
O & P, PT
Topics:
MONDAY
•Terminology/techniques
•Spinal softgoods
•Spinal posterior panel |
| TUESDAY
•Orthopaedic structures
•Spinal orthotics |
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WEDNESDAY
•Lower facilities management
•Extremity supports
•Lower extremity orthotics
•Gait overview |
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THURSDAY
•Upper extremity
•Cervical
•Pressure care
•Modalities
•Venous insufficiency
•Lymphedema |
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FRIDAY
•Diabetic foot
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Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled class time to sign-in.
Wear comfortable clothing for lab participation.
Veteran's Benefits are available for Orthotic Fitters Training to those who qualify. For more information call (727) 341-7957.
Flyer - Orthotic Fitters (formerly CIAT)(PDF)
Orthotic Fitters FAQ
CE Credit: Approved for ABC and BOC credits. This
five-day program is a Florida Board for Orthotists &
Prosthetists approved course. Diabetic foot must be
taken on Friday for Florida License. Contact hours will
be awarded to O&P and PT (FPTA approved). SPC is
approved Florida CE Broker #2525. You must attend
the entire session. No partial CE awarded.
Five-day Orthotic Fitters Course with Mastectomy
40 hours approved for
O & P, PT
Topics include: Terminology, techniques, spinal softgoods,
spinal posterior panel, orthopedic structures, spinal
orthotics, lower facilities management, extremity supports,
lower extremity orthotics, gait overview, upper extremity,
cervical, pressure care, modalities, venous insufficiency,
and lymphedema. Day 5 is Mastectomy Fitters.
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled class time to sign-in.
Wear comfortable clothing for lab participation.
Veteran's Benefits are available for Orthotic Fitters Training to those who qualify. For more information call (727) 341-7957.
CE Credit: Approved for ABC and BOC credits. This
five-day program is a Florida Board for Orthotists &
Prosthetists approved course. Diabetic foot must be
taken on Friday for Florida License. Contact hours will
be awarded to O&P and PT (FPTA approved). SPC is
approved Florida CE Broker #2525. You must attend
the entire session. No partial CE awarded.
One-day Diabetic Foot Fitters
8 hours approved for
O & P, PT
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled class time to sign-in. Wear comfortable clothing for
lab participation.
One-day Mastectomy For Fitters
6 hours approved for
O & P, PT
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled class time to sign-in. Wear comfortable clothing for
lab participation.
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