Orthotist Course
In this 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 support better mobility and outcomes in orthopaedic care. Ideal for building practical skills in orthotics practice.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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. The course includes patient education resources, follow-up guidelines, and record templates to enhance safety, comfort, and walking improvements.
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Develop skills
- Advanced AFO evaluation: conduct quick gait and balance checks suited to stroke patients.
- Accurate casting: record precise foot and ankle contours for superior custom AFOs.
- Orthosis design choices: select materials and edges based on foot drop movement patterns.
- Skilled manufacturing: heat-mould, refine, and adjust AFOs for lasting comfort and strength.
- Fitting expertise: address discomfort, pressure spots, and walking problems during brief check-ups.
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