Ottobock Academy UK
Ottobock UK have a team of field based staff who are dedicated to managing the Ottobock product training needs of our UK customers. Known as ‘Academy Clinicians,’ these highly skilled individuals are experts within the prosthetics and orthotics industry. Rigorous training of our staff and on our own products ensures our customers receive the very best, most advanced training on what can be very complex products.
What does training from Ottobock UK include?
The Ottobock UK Academy team offer training on our entire product portfolio, this includes prosthetics and orthotics for both upper limb and lower limb. Our academy clinicians can explain the technical features of each product, as well as detail the specialist materials used in the production of each device.
In addition to this, we also provide training on clinical assessment techniques when measuring the progress of patients using our products. Training is not just restricted to prosthetists and orthotists; in fact, it is extended out to the full multi-disciplinary team, including consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and also to technicians involved in the manufacture and repair of prostheses/orthosis.
Our academy team are dedicated to training others on the Ottobock product line, but also provide further support to clinicians on a reactive basis. Mentoring clinicians until they are comfortable to fit our products independently is a large part of the support we routinely offer our customers.
How do I access training from Ottobock UK?
Training can be provided on a one to one, or one to many basis at your clinic, limb centre or hospital in conjunction with a patient. Ottobock recognise that clinical time with patients is valuable, and in response to this, we offer a number of online training courses in an E-Learning format. This allows clinicians the freedom and flexibility to train in their own time and space.
What does training from Ottobock UK include?
The Ottobock UK Academy team offer training on our entire product portfolio, this includes prosthetics and orthotics for both upper limb and lower limb. Our academy clinicians can explain the technical features of each product, as well as detail the specialist materials used in the production of each device.
In addition to this, we also provide training on clinical assessment techniques when measuring the progress of patients using our products. Training is not just restricted to prosthetists and orthotists; in fact, it is extended out to the full multi-disciplinary team, including consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and also to technicians involved in the manufacture and repair of prostheses/orthosis.
Our academy team are dedicated to training others on the Ottobock product line, but also provide further support to clinicians on a reactive basis. Mentoring clinicians until they are comfortable to fit our products independently is a large part of the support we routinely offer our customers.
How do I access training from Ottobock UK?
Training can be provided on a one to one, or one to many basis at your clinic, limb centre or hospital in conjunction with a patient. Ottobock recognise that clinical time with patients is valuable, and in response to this, we offer a number of online training courses in an E-Learning format. This allows clinicians the freedom and flexibility to train in their own time and space.
What does training from Ottobock UK include?
The Ottobock UK Academy team offer training on our entire product portfolio, this includes prosthetics and orthotics for both upper limb and lower limb. Our academy clinicians can explain the technical features of each product, as well as detail the specialist materials used in the production of each device.
In addition to this, we also provide training on clinical assessment techniques when measuring the progress of patients using our products. Training is not just restricted to prosthetists and orthotists; in fact, it is extended out to the full multi-disciplinary team, including consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and also to technicians involved in the manufacture and repair of prostheses/orthosis.
Our academy team are dedicated to training others on the Ottobock product line, but also provide further support to clinicians on a reactive basis. Mentoring clinicians until they are comfortable to fit our products independently is a large part of the support we routinely offer our customers.
Knowledge Base.
In our knowledge base, you’ll find digital learning content such as elearnings, microlearnings, videos or recorded live sessions.
Meet our team of Academy Clinicians.
Alan Gordon
Alan graduated with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Strathclyde in 2009. Alan joined Ottobock in 2017 as an Academy Clinician and has gained a wealth of experience in mechatronic components.
Alan Gordon
Alan graduated with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Strathclyde in 2009. Alan joined Ottobock in 2017 as an Academy Clinician and has gained a wealth of experience in mechatronic components.
Alastair Ward
Ally graduated from the University of Salford with a 1st class (Hons) degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2000. He joined Ottobock in 2020 as a full time Prosthetics Academy Clinician bringing with him 13 years of education and training experience and a keen interest in microprocessor knees.
Amy McColm
Amy graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a BSc (Hons) degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2014. She joined Ottobock in 2019 as an Orthotic Academy Clinician before also taking on the role of Orthotic Market Manager in 2022.
Andreia Lopes
Andreia graduated from ESTeSL in Lisbon, Portugal, in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2010. She joined Ottobock in 2023 as a full time Orthotics Academy Clinician, bringing her clinical experience from working in different settings.
Morven McAlinden
Morven graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 1996 and worked within the NHS before joining the Academy team in 2022. Working at a very busy NHS clinic for 23 years and being the clinical lead for 7 of those, she has a wide range of experience in all levels of amputation and types of user.
Scott Kilby
Scott graduated in 2002 from the University of Salford with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. He joined Ottobock in 2018 as a Prosthetics Academy Clinician bringing 16 years of experience in both clinical and training and education roles.
Prosthetic Academy Certification Courses.
All training certifications can be carried out on request, click the link below to discover our range of certification courses and register your interest. We have a very experienced Academy team providing the training who look forward to hearing from you.