Monday, November 26, 2012

Free online webinar: Infant head shape deformities and correction through use of Cranial Remolding Orthoses


The Utah Assistive Technology Program will present a FREE online interactive training, Infant head shape deformities and correction through use of Cranial Remolding Orthoses, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

This free training, presented by Dallin Chambers, certified Orthotist at Northwest Orthotics and Prosthetics, will cover head reshaping through the use of a cranial remolding orthosis. The following aspects will be discussed:  head shape deformities, necessary measurements – how to obtain them and what they mean to you as the practitioner or parent - contraindications, scanning process, overall treatment from initial evaluation to final appointment, insurance companies that cover them and their requirements. 

Dallin Chambers received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sports Science.  From there, continued his education at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where he completed two more years of specialized schooling in the field of Orthotics.  He completed a one-year residency at Northwest Orthotics and Prosthetics in Provo where he continues to work as a certified Orthotist.

In order to participate, you will need a computer with high-speed Internet access. If you are interested in participating please RSVP by Monday, December 3, to Storee Powell via email storee.powell@usu.edu, or call 435-797-7412. Participant instructions will be emailed to you.

If you are a screen reader user please contact Sachin Pavithran at 435-797-6572 or sachin.pavithran@usu.edu, no later than Monday, December 3 to make arrangements to participate via phone. If you need any other accommodations in order to participate in the training please let Sachin know by this date also.

Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone that you think might be interested.

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