Trans Tibial Systems & Foot Options Training Module
Presenter, Alan Kercher

Course Over view:
Registration & Introduction

Objectives; Explain the various options available, prescription guide, benefits, cost effectiveness and efficiency utilizing the Endolite Below Knee Systems & Feet.

Trans-Tibial Systems & Foot Variations: Prescription and correct options to match amputee. Aligning the system, adjustments, assembling, and servicing the components. Socket attachment options, including complete prosthetic cosmetic covering options. Discuss appropriate foot options for K-level. In depth Foot discussion and functional advantages /disadvantages. Shock & Torsion Pylon TTPro (Patient Demonstration 30 min)

L – Codes: Suggested L-Codes relating to the trans-tibial systems and the various combinations of additional foot attachment options. Q&A: Questions and Answers with a 10 question Quiz. Alternative Course Options

Trans Femoral Systems Overview Training Module

Presenter, Alan Kercher

Course Over view:
Objectives; Explain the various options available, prescription guide, benefits, cost effectiveness and efficiency utilizing the Endolite Above Knee Systems.

Trans Femoral System Options: Brief introduction to functional levels of AK systems, Single Axis Knee, Weight Activated, Hydraulic Stance, Pneumatic, Mechanical & Microprocessor.
Alignment of the systems, adjustments, assembling, and servicing criteria. How to prescribe the correct amputee. Socket attachment options, including complete prosthetic cosmetic cover options. (Patient demonstration 30min)

L – Codes: Suggested L-Codes relating to the trans- femoral systems and the various combinations of the swing control options and additional attachment options.

Q&A:
Questions and Answers with a 10 question Quiz.

ESK+ / Smart IP Trans-Femoral Training Module
Presenter, Alan Kercher

Course Over view:
Registration & Introduction

Objectives; Explain the various options available, prescription guide, benefits, cost effectiveness and efficiency utilizing Endolite Above Knee Systems & Feet.

SFESK+ / Smart IP Knee Control
Prescription and correct options to match amputee.
Aligning the system, adjustments, assembling, and servicing the components. Socket attachment options, including complete prosthetic cosmetic covering options. Understanding the option of swing controls, Microprocessor swing control & amputee benefits of self programming. Discuss independent clinical evaluation papers.
(Patient demonstration 30min)

L – Codes: Suggested L-Codes relating to the Above Knee Systems and the various combinations of the 4 bolt and stance flexion ESK+ with the additional swing control options.

Q&A:Questions and Answers with a 10 question Quiz.

Adaptive Prosthesis Training Module

Presenter, Alan Kercher

• Discuss the Adaptive project which has been to provide a prosthesis that is capable of adapting to different modes of locomotion whilst optimizing the hip power available to the amputee. Capable of detecting level walking, ramp descent, stair descent, sitting, standing and stumble. Selecting the right patient.

• Discuss the hybrid Hydraulic and Pneumatic Adaptive System.

• Understanding the microprocessor controlled prosthesis, discuss programming procedures for, Ramps, Stairs, Standing, Stumble, and Walking speeds.  Patient benefits and system timing.

Adaptive Prosthesis Accessories & L Coding:

• Discuss the shock & torsion pylon options.  Patient benefits        
• Discuss the variable foot options, large numbers of different feet have been used, not only Endolite.
• Benefits and considerations.  L-Coding and costs.
• Understanding the programming techniques.
  
• Patient gait training. Using and understanding voluntary control.
• Patient Demonstration 30 mins

Adaptive Prosthesis

• Discuss advanced programming options, benefit and monitoring results.

Questions & Answers

• Open discussion on observations, questions & answers