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Amputee Resources:
Organizations, publications and other sites serving consumers.- Amputee Coalition of America
- The Barr Foundation
- CareFlash – keep loved ones connected & updated!
- Limbs For Life
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
Organizations:
- Academy - American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
- ABC - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
- ACA - Amputee Coalition of America
- ACPOC - The Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics
- Adopt-A-Minefield - Raising awareness and funds to clear landmines and help survivors
- AOPA - American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
- BAPO - British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
- BARR - Barr/United Amputee Assistance Fund
- BOC - Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification
- CAPO - Canadian Assoc. of Prosthetists & Orthotists
- COPA - California Orthotics & Prosthetics Association
- DSUSA - Disabled Sports USA
- FAOP - Florida Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists
- Interbor - International dome association of national O&P trade associations
- ISPO - International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
- NAAOP - National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics
- NCOPE - National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education
- OPAF - Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
- PFA - Pedorthic Footwear Association
- US ISPO - United States Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Journals and publications for professionals and consumers:
- O&P Business News Clinical insight for everyday practice.
- The O&P Edge Cutting edge information for the prosthetics, orthotics and allied health care professions.
- Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics 60 complete issues online, fully searchable.
- Journal of the Association of Children's Prosthetic Orthotic Clinics Fully Searchable JACPOC Archives.
Networks of O&P patient care facilities:
- OPGA stands for Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America: a nationwide network of independently owned and operated orthotic and prosthetic companies.
- POINT Health Centers of America is a group of independent, orthotic and prosthetic businesses covering 19 states which have come together for the common purpose of offering quality patient care in a competitive healthcare enviroment.
Education:
Practitioner, technician and associate training and residency programs.University-Based O&P Practitioner Training Programs:
- California State University, Dominguez Hills - Baccaluareate and Certificate Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Century College - Certificate Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics
- East Michigan University - Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics (MSOP) and Graduate Certificate Programs
- Georgia Tech - Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Newington Certificate Program in Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Northwestern University's Prosthetic-Orthotic Center
- University of Texas Southwestern - Prosthetics And Orthotics Program
- University of Washington Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Prosthetics - Orthotics
O&P Technician Training Programs:
- Century College - Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician Program
- Francis Tuttle Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician Program
- Spokane Falls Community College Orthotics & Prosthetics Technician Program
O&P Associate Training Programs:
Related Information:
Links to other sites with O&P related information.- Amputee-Online
- Biomechanics World Wide
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- National Institutes of Health
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
- American Medical Association
- National Committee for Quality Assurance
- RAND WWW Site
- Medical Records Institute
- BioMechanics Gateway
- About One Hand Typing and Keyboarding
- Ortoportal (español)
