'Competency Framework for the Prevention, Treatment and Management of the Foot in Diabetes' 
Information sheet 
DIMENSION 14 Orthotic Intervention for Consultation 
Final Draft for Consultation Orthotics
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BAPO Short Courses

Multidisciplinary Management of the foot and ankle – more information follow  (expected course date May 2010)

Stroke Course - more information to follow  (expected course date Feb 2010)

Future Courses

If you have any ideas for future short courses please send your suggestions to the BAPO Secretariat, Unit 64, Sir James Clark Building, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley.  PA1 1 TJ    or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Higher National Certificate - HNC Validation Process - Success

Orthotic Education & Training Trust (OETT) NEWS 

The OETT continues to provide financial support to many UK based Orthotists who are undertaking postgraduate education and/or participating in short courses. The Trustees are currently taking a particular interest in the training of new graduates in their first year as Orthotists. The OETT is planning a meeting to bring together the employers of new graduates (both commercial companies and NHS) to identify good practices in supporting Orthotists through this fledgling stage. We also want to involve Orthotists who have recently transitioned through their first year and would like to contribute reflections on your experience. If you would like to be involved in the meeting please send your contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NHS Education South Central : This is a FREE opportunity for NHS Allied Healthcare Professionals and Healthcare Scientists to take part in a short course on evidence based practice. The course is held over 5 weeks with 5 face-to-face contact days supported by online learning throughout the course.

                                          BAPO Approved Courses 
Date Approved  (Please note approval stands for 3 years providing no change
                              has been made to the original programme) 

April 2007         TRULIFE Boston Scoliosis Brace Course
April 2007         IR (ME) R Awareness Training for Non Medical Referrers
April 2007         Prescribing and Fitting Stock Orthopaedic Footwear        
April 2007         ORLAU  Supply of Swivel Walkers : Orthosis and Patient Issues
Aug 2007          The Foot in Practice  6th Biennial Practical Diabetes international
Aug 2007          Neuophysiological Orthoses: Fact or Fiction  (Langer)
Aug 2007          Post Graduate Certificate in Amputee Rehabilitation
Sept 2007         4th International Biomechanics of the Lower Limb in Rehabilitation and 
                        Satellite Events
Oct 2007           Taking the step into Stance Control (Talar Made)
Dec 2007          SpineCor Accredited Training Program Phase 1
Dec 2007          Requesting X-Rays - Salford University
Dec 2007          The Second Oswestry & Salford Orthotic Foot and Ankle Course @ The
                         Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital  
Jan 2008           Clinical Audit: Introduction to clinical audit and devising clinical Audit
                         projects
June 2008         Using FES for gait correction: Accreditation course for the Odstock Dropped
                         Foot Stimulator
June 2008         The WalkAide System:  Application of Neuro- orthotic Technology to
                         Enhance Walking Ability - Trulife
June 2008         Dynamic Lycra Orthotic Course- Level I    (DMO)
Oct 2008           X ray interpretation of the lower limb
Dec 2008          See how Biomechanical Screening can improve your orthotic prescription  
                         (Mobilis)
May 2009          Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthoses
May 2009          Paediatric Gait Analysis and Orthotic Management
May 2009          Total Contact Casting Course
Sept 2009         Therapeutic Stock Footwear Course