Courses

This course provides learners with the ability to properly apply a customized brace to a patient based on a specific medical diagnosis. The learner will be able to identify potential complications, and contraindications for bracing. Emphasis is placed on custom brace fitting techniques and measurements, matching the correct brace to the medical diagnosis, how to avoid brace complications, identification of contraindications, and medical coding and reimbursement related to bracing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply a customized brace to a patient based on the medical diagnosis, and instruct patient on at-home brace care.