About OPC |
About OPC
Certified Orthotists and Prosthetists have extensive training in and pathology (particularly relating to nerve, muscle and bone). OPC members combine their training with a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and biomechanics. Our members assess and fabricate custom solutions for pain relief, healing, mobility, prevention of injury and deformity. Ultimately, OPC Certified Clinicians & Registered Technicians are focused on improving quality of life. Certified Clinicians and Registered Technicians often work as part of a team that includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing, physicians and medical specialists in orthopedics, physiatry and more. It takes 8 years to become a certified practitioner; including a two year residency. In addition to requiring continuing education to maintain OPC credentials, many members have further training with specialties within the field. Our Vision
To lead the orthotic and prosthetic profession by fostering inclusion, innovation, and collaboration to transform lives through the provision of exceptional patient care. Strategic PlanOur Mission
Champion a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping individuals optimize mobility and independence by:
Our Priority Pillars
Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) is the representative national organization for the orthotic and prosthetic profession. Its role is to protect the public and advance the profession of orthotics and prosthetics through quality standards of practice, professional credentialing, education and awareness. The four priority pillars for OPC are:
History
OPC began operations in January 2015 as a result of an amalgamation of the Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO), incorporated in 1954, and the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO), incorporated in 1972. All CAPO and CBCPO registered trademarks are now owned by OPC. However, CBCPO remains the unincorporated certification body and is an independent Board responsible for implementing and managing the certification and registration processes. Successful candidates are still considered CBCPO Certified/Registered through OPC. CBCPO will continue to exist as an arm’s length credentialing body to manage the certification and registration of clinicians and technicians and confer the designations of:
Board of Directors
OPC Staff
Committees & Task Forces
Are you interested in helping to move the Orthotics and Prosthetics profession forward in Canada? Volunteering with OPC is one of the best ways you can do so. Here you will find some key information about volunteering that might help you decide what kind of opportunities are right for you. Please submit a The following is a list of current OPC Committees and their Chairs:
Governance
TBD
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
TBD, Position Open
Residency & Internship
Amy Richardson, CP(c)
Policies & Bylaws
Click here to access OPC Bylaws, Governance Policies and Procedures Manual, Canons of Ethical
Conduct, Strategic Plan, and OPC's General Statement on Virtual Care / Déclaration générale sur les soins virtuels d’Orthèse Prothèse Canada (OPC)
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