Orthotist Course
In the Orthotist Course, gain expertise in assessing, designing, casting, and fitting AFOs for foot drop patients. Develop strong clinical judgement to avoid complications and provide effective, comfortable braces that improve mobility and outcomes for those needing orthopedic support. This focused training equips you to handle real-world challenges with confidence and precision.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Orthotist Course offers a practical guide to evaluating foot drop, selecting and fitting ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), and tackling everyday clinical issues. You will master patient assessments, casting techniques, model making, thermoforming processes, and finishing methods, along with orthosis design, alignment verification, and troubleshooting strategies. The course includes patient education resources, follow-up guidelines, and record-keeping templates to enhance safety, comfort, and walking improvements.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Advanced AFO evaluation: conduct quick gait and balance checks suited to stroke recovery.
- Accurate casting methods: record precise foot and ankle contours for superior custom AFOs.
- Orthosis design choices: select fitting materials and edges based on foot drop movement patterns.
- Skilled manufacturing: shape, refine, and adjust AFOs for lasting comfort and strength.
- Fitting expertise: address discomfort, pressure spots, and walking problems during brief check-ins.
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