Live programs
Össur offers free educational opportunities to help practitioners maintain their credentials with ABC & BOC and stay up-to-date on recent research and product selection.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
2019 bracing live programs
Spinal Solutions Course - 2.5 CEUs
This course covers spinal anatomy, indications and application of spinal bracing. Össur’s newest spinal products will be demonstrated, including the Miami J, Miami J Select (new!), Miami LSO and Miami TLSO (new!).
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
Miami J Competency Course - 1.5 CEUs
Instruction includes adult & pediatric sizing, application, and comfort adjustments for the Miami J Cervical Collar. Accessory products such as the Occian Back and the JTO are also included.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
Osteoarthritis (OA) Solutions Course - 2 CEUs
An in-depth look at the disease of Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, the Unloader product line, and clinical evidence. This course also includes product selection and fitting.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
Ligament Solutions Course - 2 CEUs
An in depth look at knee anatomy and ligament instability. The total ligament product line will be presented and the product selection guidelines will be discussed. Product fitting and measuring are also included in this 2-hour course.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
Hip Solutions Course - 1.5 CEUs
An in depth look at hip anatomy, hip arthrokinematics, & osteoarthritis of the hip. Conservative treatments as well as review of arthroscopic treatment considerations for the hip will be discussed. Course includes application and instruction of Össur’s Rebound Hip orthosis, as well as the Unloader Hip.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
Cartilage Solutions Course - 1.5 CEUs
This course covers indications and surgical procedures related to knee cartilage repair. Össur’s Rebound Cartilage brace is a protective solution that will support the patient through their rehab protocol and beyond. Features and benefits will be demonstrated and pointers for proper application highlighted.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
PCL Solutions Course - 1.5 CEUs
This course will increase participants knowledge of current Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) epidemiology, medical protocols, and functional healing considerations. Research and biomechanical data will frame the rationale for orthotic treatment. With a better understanding of new treatment options and technology, clinicians and patients will be benefited through enhanced outcomes.
To schedule a course for your office, please contact your Össur area manager. Live programs must be requested 30 days in advance.
Online education
Össur is proud to present this unique online opportunity for practitioners, providers and orthotic fitters who wish to enhance their education, but may be too busy or too far away to attend one of our many Össur Academy seminars.
Certificates of Completion will be automatically sent to participants who pass the assessment. All courses are available at https://ossuracademy.starcast.net.
Self-paced online programs
Miami J Competency Course - 1.5 CEUs
The Miami J Competency Course is available to healthcare professionals 24/7. Instruction includes adult & pediatric sizing, application, routine skin care, and comfort adjustments. Accessory products such as the Occian Back and the JTO are also included.
This course is approved for 1.5 Scientific Credits by the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and the American Board for Certification (ABC) in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Also available on HealthStream!
Duration: 1 hour
Miami J Select Competency Course - 1.5 CEUs
The Miami J Select Competency Course is available to healthcare professionals 24/7. Instruction includes sizing, adjustability, locking the height in place, fitting, adjustments, cleaning, and skin care. Accessory products such as the Occian Back and the JTO are also included.
Duration: 1 hour
Unloader One Competency Course - 2 CEUs
Enhance successful clinical outcomes when fitting the Unloader One knee brace by learning proper measuring techniques and fitting tips. A competency examination is offered and a personalized certificate is provided upon successful completion of the course.
This course is approved for 2 Scientific Credits by the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and the American Board for Certification (ABC) in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Duration: 1 hour
Rebound PCL Competency Course - 1.5 CEUs
The Rebound PCL Competency Course is free, online and available to healthcare professionals 24/7. This course provides an overview of indications, features and benefits of the award-winning Rebound PCL brace. You will qualify for 1.5 CEU’s upon successful completion of the online quiz (click button at the bottom of the page) and patient profiler. This may also qualify you for a live course to learn about custom measuring using Össur's SmartMeasure App, Rebound PCL fitting best practices, and product adjustments.
This course is approved for 1.5 Scientific Credits by the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and the American Board for Certification (ABC) in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.
Duration: 1 hour