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Prosthetics and Orthotics Association of British Columbia - POABC

The POABC represents the unique profession of Prosthetists and Orthotists, which combines highly tec

The purpose of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Association of British Columbia (POABC) is:
• To encourage and promote high standards of professionalism and patient care services in the orthotics and prosthetics profession in British Columbia.
• To promote honourable and ethical practice, and courtesy among certified orthotists, prosthetists and prosthetists/orthotists, technicians and residents in British Columbia.
• To represent the provincial membership in negotiation with paying agencies with regard to the development of policies and procedures relating to the provision of prosthetic and orthotic services and the setting of remuneration values for certified professional services in British Columbia.
• To consider and deal with those common intra-profession problems and challenges of the orthotics and prosthetics profession and service provision and to secure cooperative action in advancing the common purposes of its members.
• To disseminate information of a general economic, social and governmental character, to analyze subjects relating thereto, and to secure and present the views of the members via elected officials to other organizations, the government and the public.
• To cooperate and liaise with other organizations and governmental bodies.

05/10/2025

Please stop in to Fraser Valley Prosthetics on Wednesday Oct 8th, 3-7pm to wish Louis a happy retirement! 2627 West Railway Street in Abbotsford.

30/06/2025

BCIT is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever technical education course within its respected Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) program: Thermoplastic Forming Techniques for Orthotics (PROR 1000). The new course marks a major step forward for formal technical training in the P&O field in Canada, an area that has long been identified as a critical gap by industry professionals.

To register for this course please visit:

14/03/2025

Check out some of these articles that cover topics impacting clinicians and patients, including treatment advancements for phantom limb pain, a disability awareness model for O&P practitioners, and the use of digital tools in patient care.

The March issue offers topics that affect clinicians and patients. It looks at surgical and mechanical developments being used to treat phantom limb pain, how a model of disability awareness can benefit O&P practitioners in patient care, and how and when to use digital tools. Visit opedge.com to read it or to subscribe.

02/03/2025

🎙️An informative discussion that takes you through the process of getting a prosthesis and answers other related questions!

12/02/2025

The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 20th World Congress is being held in Stockholm, Sweden this year. Check out the link below for more information!

15/01/2025

Check out this neat opportunity for anyone interested in trying seated throws! 💥

Seated Throws practices continue in Coquitlam in 2025.

Join us at RC Macdonald Elementary on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:45pm. New athletes welcome and equipment is available upon request.

Contact Program Coordinator Jonathan Luk at jonathan@bcwheelchairsports.com to learn more and and sign up today!

Address

47A-4567 Lougheed Highway PO Box 30594 Brentwood Mall Burnaby

V5C2A0

Website

http://poabc.ca/

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