Academy Training Programme
Continuing education is the key to success in a rapidly evolving technology market. Our Ottobock Academy can provide you with the education, practical information, support and the quality you expect. With our UK Training Programme, we are happy to assist you in realising your individual career goals. The UK Training Programme offers a wide range of sessions that are practically-oriented and based on our expertise in products and services in the prosthetic field.
All training is available on request, and if you have any further questions or feedback regarding Ottobock’s UK Training Programme, please let us know; we will be happy to support you.
To register your interest and discuss your future training requirements please complete the form below.
Current training certification courses
Microprocessor Knees
Kenevo certification
Kenevo provides lower mobility patients with the utmost safety and security they need throughout everyday life. The world's first fitting solution designed specifically for less active amputees, this one-day course takes clinicians through the fitting and adjustment process of Kenevo.
C-Leg 4 certification
C-Leg is synonymous with innovation in lower limb prosthetics. Now in its fourth incarnation, C-Leg 4 is still redefining industry standards. Taking place over one-day, this course offers functionality and adjustment training on the C-Leg 4 knee joint, with practical patient fittings demonstrated.
Genium certification
Genium represents a new generation of microprocessor-controlled knee joints. In this one-day seminar, you will receive detailed information and gain practical experience with the Genium System.
MPK refresher (C-Leg 4, Genium + Kenevo)
The microprocessor knee refresher course is a one-day session ideal for clinicians already certified, who may not have had recent exposure to the Ottobock MPK range. During this course, participants will be provided with an overview of C-Leg 4, Genium and Kenevo and assists Prosthetists in refamiliarising themselves with fitting each product.
*In order to take part in this course, clinicians must be already certified in C-Leg, Genium and Kenevo
4 results out of 4
Microprocessor Feet
Meridium certification
Understand the functionality and features of Meridium ankle in a one-day certification session. The course will provide participants with invaluable fitting, alignment and training information for both microprocessor feet, helping Prosthetists determine which foot is most appropriate for their patients.
Empower certification
The only prosthesis on the market to offer powered-propulsion, the Empower Ankle is a revolutionary design within the prosthetics industry. This one-day certification course provides attending Prosthetists with a complete overview of the ankle's functionality, features and benefits.
2 results out of 2
Lower limb prosthetics
Helix Hip certification
The Helix Hip joint system offers amputees (MOBIS 2-3), maximum safety and comfort for their daily activities. Clinicians have the option of participating in a one or two day certification course. In the one-day course, Prosthetists learn the fitting procedures of the hip, with hands on patient experience. Over two days, as well as fitting and patient experience, clinicians will also learn full Ottobock hip casting techniques.
*Clinicians must be C-Leg certified in order to partake in this course
Harmony certification
The Harmony System offers improved prosthetic suspension, stabilises the residual limb volume and improves blood circulation and proprioception. In this one and a half day course, clinicians will learn the function and application of the Harmony System by performing Ottobock's specialised plaster cast technique as well as have hands on patient fitting experience.
2 results out of 2
Upper limb prosthetics
MyoBock - Below Elbow (TR) certification
In the below elbow certification, clinicians will undertake practical based learning about the detailed components and different control elements of Ottobock hands and wrists (MyoBoy, electrodes, terminal devices etc.). This course is completed over one-day and is a prerequisite for the Above Elbow certifications.
MyoBock - Above Elbow (TH) certification
In this one-day session, clinicians will practically learn about above elbow and
myoelectric fittings. The course will detail the different components, control
elements, fitting and adjustments associated with Ottobock Above Elbow
products. There will also be a brief overview of the content covered in the Below
Elbow certification.
*Clinician's must be MyoBock Below Elbow certified before partaking in this course
MyoBock - DynamicArm certification
The DynamicArm is a motor driven elbow joint with electronically controlled, infinitely
variable vario transmission. In this one-day session, clinicians will practically learn
the functions, programming and construction of the DynamicArm.
*Clinicians must have successfully completed the Above Elbow certification course in
order to partake in the DynamicArm certification
Michelangelo & Axon-Bus System certification
The Axon-Bus System in combination with the Michelangelo Hand represents a
milestone in product development for upper limb prosthetics. In this one-day
session, clinicians will receive detailed information and gain practical training with
the Michelangelo Hand, Axon-Bus System, Axon Wrist, Axon Hook and AxonArm
Ergo.
*Clinicians will need to be MyoBock Above and Below Elbow certified in order to
partake in this course
4 results out of 9
Materials
Thermoplastics and laminating course
Ideal for technicians and clinicians, this one-day course provides participants an overview of Ottobock's extensive range of high quality materials.
1 results out of 1
Therapy
C-Leg 4 + Genium Physiotherapist certification
The C-Leg 4 and Genium physiotherapist certification course, provides physiotherapists with a complete overview of the functionality of each knee. Participants will learn a variety of training exercises, exhibiting how the features of the knees can benefit amputees. This one-day course provides hands-on training experience outside of clinic and allows physiotherapists to ensure their patients use their MPK to the fullest potential.
Kenevo ABC Physiotherapist certification
The Kenevo ABC physiotherapist certification course gives physiotherapists the skills and knowledge to adjust the settings on the Kenevo prosthesis. This allows the knee to be optimised to the patients current level of mobility. This one-day course provides hands-on training experience and allows physiotherapists to ensure their patients use their MPK to the fullest potential.
2 results out of 2
All training certifications can be carried out on request, to register your interest and discuss your future training requirements please complete the form below. We have a very experienced Academy team providing the training looking forward to hear from you.
