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The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) was established to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice. It is committed to Continued Professional Development and education to enhance standards of prosthetic and orthotic care. BAPO is the only UK body that represents the interests of prosthetic and orthotic professionals and associate members to their employers, BAPO enjoys the support of a high majority of the profession as members.
Thursday 28 January 2016
BAPO Bulletin: January 2016
HCPC launch revised standards of conduct, performance and
ethics
A copy will be posted out to all registrants and you can
download a copy by clicking below:
Changes to funding for nursing and AHP undergraduate
courses announced in spending review
Have you seen this discussion thread? The bursary and
tuition fees which were available for some AHP courses including prosthetics
and orthotics are planned to be discontinued in 2017
Want more info? - click below
Spinal survey
A working group has been looking at developing national
spinal bracing guidance. They are interested in finding out what you would
prescribe in certain situations. Questionnaire
number 3 ready now, link below:
Professional Affairs Committee
The Committee would like to highlight the release of the
following Quality Standard:
Northwest Regional meeting
12th February, Allerton room, Salford University 6-9pm
4 presentations will run during the evening covering
prosthetic and orthotic subjects whilst offering the chance to catch up with
colleagues and hear what BAPO’s been up to on your behalf. Open to the
profession. See you there. Please contact enquiries@bapo.com
to confirm your attendance
BAPO Membership Renewals
If you haven't done so already, please return your BAPO
membership renewal paperwork in order that we may keep your details accurate
and up-to-date. If you have any
questions surrounding membership renewal please contact the BAPO Secretariat at
enquiries@bapo.com
BAPO 2016 Conference & Exhibition
Technician of the Year Award – final call for nominations.
Calling all Prosthetists! Remember to submit your Free Paper
presentation by 31 January to be in with a chance to win our £500 prize.
For more info visit www.bapo.com/conference
or email conference@bapo.com
Education
Don't miss out on the first courses in our 2016 short course
programme!
Differential diagnosis MSK courses:
15 & 16 April - Halo, Wellingborough
12 & 13 May - Reed Medical, Blackburn
Lower Limb X-ray Interpretation:
April - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley
Book your place now by downloading
a booking form from the BAPO
website or contacting enquiries@bapo.com for more info.
Monday 18 January 2016
JSM - Orthotic Technician,Surrey
For further information on the position available please click here.
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