Is your AT Program Ready for STANDARD 78
— Orthopedic Casting Instruction —
As an ASOP Orthopedic Physician Extender Program, You will have the ROADMAP for Clinical Specialty
Orthopedic Physician Extender Program
The ASOP OPE curriculum is a comprehensive educational program that enables the athletic training student the opportunity to demonstrate competency in select orthopedic related areas. A primary outcome of the ASOP OPE curriculum is to:
- Further the career advancement for athletic trainers in orthopedics.
- Empower your AT Program to deliver a challenging academic program that is competency- and evidenced-based.
- Provide knowledge and skills that lead to potential candidacy for other value-added certifications as an Orthopedic Physician Extender, OPE.
The ASOP OPE program design will allow your athletic training faculty to facilitate a challenging program that leads your students towards value added certification within the orthopedic discipline – the Orthopedic Physician Extender (OPE) examination.
ASOP Leads the Way on AT Faculty Instruction in Orthopedic Casting
The American Society of Orthopedic Professionals has taken the reigns on the instruction and training in orthopedic casting with over 50+ Athletic Training Programs!
With the addition of select orthopedic practice competencies (i.e., casting techniques) on the instructional horizon, ASOP has strategically aligned with the healthcare field to build the OPE program that supports the career objectives for future graduates within clinical orthopedics.
ASOP Project 78 -
Practical Exam Skill Sheets, Workshop Agendas, Course Syllabus Templates, Textbook Reference materials