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Professional Development

The AOPA is committed to the ongoing education and professional development of its members. AOPA supports members through a variety of avenues. Resources and information is available via this site on topics of interest, such as the TGA, as well as an up to date list of professional development activities and courses scheduled nationally, to assist you with planning your next professional development activity.

The AOPA also administers a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program and a Professional Enhancement Grant (PEG). The CPD program is currently under review, however members are encouraged to register for the program in its current format and actively participate. The PEG is an AOPA inititative to assist members to participate in education, research and ongoing professional development at varying levels.
The AOPA also produces a quarterly magazine, The Gazette, both electronically and in print. The Gazette provides updates for members on AOPA activities at a State and National level. This magazine assists the AOPA community to maintain contact regardless of speciality areas and geographic location. Archives are available via this site.
For whats happening check out the Events Calendar!

Current CPD events now available:

For guidelines and to order your DVD of these CPD sessions click here and email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

1. The use of 3D imagery in the treatment of Plagiocephaly and Pectus Presented by Mr Christoph Gill on the 2nd September 2009

2. Prosthetist climbs to new heights with Paralympian Presented by Mr Kevin Harrison, from Harrison Prosthetics & Orthotics VIC and Kelly Cartwright on the 2nd September 20093.

3. Plie Microprocessor knee unit. Presented by Mr. Richard Fejer from Orthopaedc Techniques

4. Introduction to Lymphoedema Presented by Judy Purbrick (Physiotherapist) on the 9th March 2010

5. Compression Therapy in Lymphoedema Presented by Hulmuth Reis from Reis Orthopaedic & Surgical Services NSW Presented on the 9th March 2010.

6. Reconstructive Vascular Surgery. Presented by Mr. Tim Wagner (Trauma Surgeon) The Alfred Hospital Vic. Presented on the 28th Oct 2009

 

Newsflash

Please remember Membership Early Bird Discount ends strictly on the 30th June 2010. 

Promoting the Prosthetic Orthotic profession:

Submissions & Comment :

  • Primary Health Care Strategy
  • Health & Hospital Reform Commission
  • NHWT Clinical Placement
  • TGA Draft Guideline
  • Device Modification Position Statement

At the meeting with the National Health & Hospital Reform Commissioners;  AOPA supported a Primary Health Care strategy which co-ordinates a best practice multidisciplinary approach for optimum patient outcomes, however AOPA was concerned that with the current prediction of a 25% increase in diabetes within in the next 8 years, if best practice is not implemented the number of amputations could crush the public hospital system;

Best Practice multidisciplinary Allied Health team for Diabetes Health Care;

Dieticians                   Diabetic Educators

Orthotists                    Podiatrists

It was pointed out that P&O's are an integral part of Primary Health Care teams in every tertiary hospital in Australia but omitted from the MBS EPC allied health list, resulting in diabetics often not being referred to Orthotist's.  The Commissioners requested supportive documentation which AOPA supplied.

Your guide to CPD is on the Web Site under Documents - Member Essentials

Submissions made by AOPA are also available under Documents - AOPA Comments & Submissions

Suppliers please consider applying for AOPA CPD-Accreditation for your next educational event.  AOPA members will receive a known number of CPD points for attending your event and when you provide us with the attendee list, we will record the CPD points against each members CPD Activity log (so in June members are not stuggling to remember what they have attended during the year).