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General, Orthotic Prosthetic Continuing Education, Orthotics and Prosthetics State Meetings, Texas Orthotic Prosthetic

TDLR Waives Continuing Education, Other Requirements for Texas Orthotic and Prosthetic Professionals

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TDLR Waives Continuing Education, Other Requirements

TDLR continuing education requirements are waived for all individual licenses expiring in March, April, May, and June 2020.

Licensees still need to submit their renewal applications, pay the required fees, and TDLR will check their criminal histories, but they will not need to complete any TDLR-required continuing education this licensing cycle. (§51.405, Occupations Code)

Note: TDLR is not authorized to waive continuing education requirements imposed by a certifying or credentialing entity other than TDLR. If a certifying entity requires continuing education to maintain certification, and certification is required for Texas licensure, then that continuing education must be completed.

If the certifying entity waives continuing education or allows it to be completed on a delayed basis due to COVID-19, then you may follow the certifying entity’s policy.

The only two certifying entities for individuals who are licensed in prosthetics and orthotics would be:

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American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Annual National Assembly

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The San Diego Convention Center hosted the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s National Assembly from September 25 through September 28. The convention center did a fantastic job simultaneously accommodating both the O&P conference and TwitchCon 2019.

You would have been in the minority if you had a working knowledge of both Twitch and O&P.

“It’s really great Twitch is here! What a fun and fascinating experience to share this convention center with all these ‘Twitchers’.” Ed McKenna, owner of Horizon Prosthetics in Colorado said. “I had no idea what Twitch was before I got here and I’m still not really sure how they do everything they do, but it looks like everyone is having a great time.”

AOPA hosted the O&P Leadership Event at Pirch Beach, directly behind right-center field at Petco Park. Board members and executive staff from the ABC, USISPO, BOC, NAAOP, and AOPA, the Amputee Coalition and AAOP enjoyed an amazing view of Max Muncy hitting his first career grand slam which helped the Dodgers clinch home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs. Thank you AOPA – really a great night!

Great view of an exciting game!

“This was a great event hosted by AOPA. I was honored to be included!” Elizabeth Mansfield, USISPO Chair said. “It was so nice to be outside with all these fun people after a day of meeting rooms and PowerPoints. We were right on the field and…on the JumboTron!”

Congratulations to Erin McGraw and Charles Noble (Elizabeth’s cousin!!), both from the University of Pittsburgh Prosthetics & Orthotics program for their award winning poster presentations.  Here they are pictured below with the AOPA President, Jim Weber.

Erin McGraw, Jim Weber and Charles Noble

The 2019 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s National Assembly was well run and well attended. The exhibit hall, presentations, events, and hotel accommodations were all exceptional and the weather was glorious.