Education → 1. Intro to Dynamic Bracing

Course 3 | Casting and Scanning for DAFOs


Description
Capturing a patient’s best position of function in a cast or scan is essential to creating the very best bracing outcome. Learn specialized techniques for casting and scanning for DAFOs.

Upon completion of this course, you will:
Be able to cast the patient in their best position of function.
Be able to describe the difference between a good lower extremity cast and a bad one.
Know what scanning techniques we recommend.
Know how to send us digital scans for custom DAFOs.

CEUs:
This course is approved for 1.5(S) credits by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics. Participants must complete the final test with a minimum passing score of 80%. Cascade Dafo will submit names to ABC on a monthly basis.

The coolest thing about this course:
We show you how to use the latest digital scanning technology for DAFOs - learn how to use this cutting edge technique to save shipping time and costs. Bonus info: We’ve included our best tips for working with children.
Content
  • C3 Lesson 1 | Casting
  • C3 Quiz 1 | Casting
  • C3 Lesson 2 | Scanning
  • C3 Quiz 2 | Scanning
  • C3 | Final Test
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "C3 | Final Test"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever