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Prosthetists & orthotists
Prosthetists and orthotists are responsible for all aspects of supplying prostheses and orthoses for patients. A prosthesis is a device that replaces a missing body part. An orthosis is a device fitted to an existing body part in order to improve its function or reduce pain.
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- prosthetist
- orthotist
What standards do prosthetists and orthotists have to meet?
Download the Standards of Proficiency
Download the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics
Want to become a prosthetist and orthotist?
See the approved course list
Is your prosthetist and orthotist registered?
See the online register
Professional Bodies and/or Associations
Each of the professions regulated by us has at least one professional body and/or association. These organisations do work which may include promoting the profession, representing members, curriculum frameworks, post registration education and training and continuing professional development. Whilst these organisations are separate from the HPC, their role may be complementary to ours, which is why we have provided their contact details below:
British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists
BAPO Secretariat
Sir James Clark Building
Abbey Mill Business Centre
Paisley PA1 1TJ
Tel: 0141 561 7217
http://www.bapo.com
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HPC recruiting a Prosthetist and Orthotist professional |
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'The HPC is seeking to appoint a Prosthetist and Orthotist professional to serve on it's Education and Training Committee.
Applications are sought from Educationalists or Practitioners with involvement in education.
Only applicants appearing on the relevant part of the HPC Register will be considered.
The Education and Training Committee has lead responsibility for:-
- Establishing standards of proficiency
- Establishing standards and requirements in respect of education and training and CPD
- Giving guidance in respect of the standards for the education and training, supervision and performance of persons who provide services in connection with those provided by Registrants.
The Committee meets on average 4 times per year. Committee members are paid a daily allowance of £260, plus travel expenses and subsistence. For more information please follow the link below.'
Click here for more info
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