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Zusammenfassung: There has never been a nationally recognised qualification for Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians working in the United Kingdom. This paper will explain the process of bringing the various bodies together make this long needed qualification a possibility

Zusammenfassung: This paper will initially describe the review procedures of the new 4 year Honours programme at undergraduate level for the education and training for Prosthetists and Orthotists in the UK at Strathclyde University.

Zusammenfassung: BCIT has developed a module for teaching knee orthotics, using the high quality graphics and easy to use interface of NGRAIN technology, which allows students to quickly and comprehensively grasp complex 3-D movements and relationships and apply them using a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach.

Zusammenfassung: Significant changes affecting p&o education and research have recently occurred in the UK. The University of Salford honours degree programme has been reviewed and restructured to reflect these changes in practice. The Health Professions Council commended the progr. team for consultation/preparation

Zusammenfassung: In order to improve the quality of orthotic and prosthetic services, medical health professionals and technicians in the South East Europe region require additional comprehensive professional training which has the potential for individual professional international recognition.

Zusammenfassung: Education in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) is a relatively new health science with training for the profession changing from an apprenticeship to a University graduate degree in a relatively short period of time (Hughes, J. 1992).

Zusammenfassung: Responding to increasing health care complexity in Australia, La Trobe University has introduced an innovative curriculum incorporating interprofessional education and Enquiry-Based Learning aimed at preparing graduates for the dynamic and challenging field of prosthetics and orthotics.