Stanley Paul Wlodarczyk
10613-82 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6A 3N2
Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 448-1281
EXPERIENCE:
5/95 to present - President and Chief Prosthetist, The Prosthetics & Orthotics Care Company, Edmonton. Sole proprietor until 7/00, and now President of incorporated company. Full range of upper and lower limb prosthetic services and foot orthotics.
11/99 to 5/04 - Adjunct Instructor, Otto Bock Healthcare (formerly TEC (Total Environment Control) Interface Systems, Waite Park, Minnesota)
10/89 to 3/95 - Chief Prosthetist, Northern Alberta Prosthetic and Orthotic Services Ltd., Edmonton. Responsible for all prosthetic services and supervision of support staff.
6/86 to 9/89 - Chief Prosthetist, Karl Hager Limb and Brace Ltd., Edmonton. Managed amputee services and supervised technical staff.
5/83 to 5/86 - Prosthetist, Workers' Compensation Board, Prosthetics and Orthotics Department, Edmonton. Patient management, from evaluation to system selection, fabrication, fitting and alignment. Involved in weekly clinic and related education seminars.
9/82 to 4/83 - Prosthetist, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton. Provided full range of prosthetic services. Frequent lecturer at weekly clinic; also attended tutorials.
Other experience beyond prosthetics included 16-month assignment as Remedial Gymnast at the WCB and Athletic Therapist for the Edmonton Huskies Football Club (three years), the Commonwealth Games, and the Enoch Indian Band Hockey Program (two seasons).
CERTIFICATION:
10/04 - Fellow of American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
3/85 - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.
5/84 - Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists
FORMAL EDUCATION:
9/80 to 6/82 - New York University Post Graduate Medical School, New York. Diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
9/75 to 6/78 - University of Alberta, Edmonton. B.A. in Physical Education. Also completed two-year study in sports-related injuries and received Diploma in Athletic Training and Conditioning.
9/73 to 6/75 - Mount Royal College, Calgary. Major - Physical Education, Minor - Broadcasting
PROFESSION-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2006 to present - Member of AAOP (US) Lower-Limb Prosthetics Society.
2005 to present - Member of The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
2003 to 2007 - Northern Rep. - Alberta Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), President (1991-1996), Secretary/Treasurer (1987-1991)
1995 to 1996 - AAOP Representative to Stakeholders Meetings and to Regional Health Authorities' projects during various times of formation
1996 - Member, AAOP Bargaining Committee to WCB
1994 to 1996 - Member, AAOP Health Disciplines Rebalancing Committee re licensing of prosthetics and orthotics profession - Royal Assent granted
2003 to 2004 and 1987 to 1995 - Member, AAOP Bargaining Committee to Government of Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program
1991 to 1993 - Alberta Representative to CAPO Executive Committee
1992 - Assistant Registrar for Scientific Sessions, CAPO Convention
1989 to 1991 - Elected Alberta Representative to CBCPO Executive Committee
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Parent volunteer in various positions (equipment manager, fund-raiser, assistant coach, etc.) for community league sports (basketball, soccer) - 1992-1998
Chairman Parish Council (2003 to 2006), Member Parish Council (2002 to 2007), Member Social Justice Committee (1997-1998) - St. Michael-Resurrection Church
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
11/07- The Otto Bock C-Leg, Otto Bock, Edmonton, AB
10/07 - Innovative Neurotronics' WalkAide® System Training, Edmonton, Alberta.
10/07 - Evidence Based Practice: Justifying Patient Care, American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists,
Chicago, IL
05/07 - Prosthetic Knees and Feet, Otto Bock, Edmonton, AB
03/07 - AAOP (US) 2007 AGM and Scientific Symposium, San Francisco, CA. Technical workshops and clinical sessions, and Society Presentation on Total Surface Bearing/Elevated Vacuum Fitting Protocol.
08/06 - Canadian Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists (CAPO) - Annual Convention - Attended workshops and clinical sessions, as well as presented on "Total-Surface Bearing, Elevated Vacuum Protocol - A Good Idea Where Indicated or the Best Option?"
04/06 - Transtibial/Transfemoral Design Workshop - Otto Bock, Edmonton, AB
11/05 - Upper Extremity Hybrid - Otto Bock, Edmonton, AB
10/05 - Advanced C-Leg - Otto Bock, Edmonton, AB
03/05 - AAOP & ACPOC (US) 2005 AGM and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL
03/05 - Ossur Prosthetics Program - Rheo Knee, Red Deer, AB
02/05 - Specialized Materials Workshop - OrtoPed, Edmonton, AB
10/04 - American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP) - Seminar on Prosthetic Management of Lower Limb Amputees, Chicago, IL - Final requirement to receiving designation of Fellow of the American Academy.
10/04 - New York State Chapter of AAOP Continuing Education Seminar - Cooperstown, NY
07/04 - CAPO - Annual Convention - Workshops and clinical sessions, as well as presented "Report on the Clinical Use of Total Surface Bearing and Enhanced Vacuum Systems"
02/04 - AAOP (US) AGM, Technical Workshops and Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA.
06/03 - TEC Harmony Scientific Celebration - Minneapolis, MN
03/03 - AAOP (US) AGM, Technical Workshops and Scientific Symposium, San Diego, CA
06/02 - TEC Education Seminar - Harmony System Certification, Minneapolis, MN
04/02 - Ossur Academy - Technology Forum, Newport Beach, CA
04/02 - Second International Conference of Advanced Prosthetists (ICAP2), Newport Beach, CA - focus on surgical procedures and medical advancements in prosthetics
03/02 - AAOP (US) AGM, Technical Workshops and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL
12/01 - TEC -One-day Education Seminar, Chicago, IL
04/00 - ICAP1, Newport Beach, CA (similar format as ICAP2 listed 04/02)
04/00 - Flex-Foot: Clinical Considerations, Newport Beach, CA
03/00 - USMC - Two-day course, Edmonton, AB, focus on socket castings
11/99 - TEC Two-Day Course for Adjunct Instructors, Waite Park, MN
10/99 - American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly (AOPA) - 4 days clinical sessions and exhibition, Reno, NV, focus on suspension systems, management of dysvascular/diabetic patient, aspects of gait
10/99 - Ultimate Leg Course - Reno, NV
06/99 - Achieving Success with the Alpha Liner, Edmonton, AB
02/99 - Ossur Prosthetics Program, Certificate on Prosthetic Interfaces, Red Deer, AB
11/98 - Tracer CAD Workshop, Red Deer, AB
08/98 - Community Health Seminar, Edmonton, AB
04/98 - AOPA National Assembly, Miami, FL - 4 days attending workshops and clinical sessions, scientific symposium on rehabilitation and prosthetic intervention
04/98 - Capital Health Wound Care Seminar, Edmonton, AB
03/98 - Flex-Foot - Seminar at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB
09/97 - TEC Interface Systems, 2 days, Level III, Certificate in Excellence, Waite Park, MN
06/97 - Otto Bock - Silicone Liner Workshop, Red Deer, AB
03/97 - Ossur Prosthetics Program, Iceross-Icecast-ICEX, Edmonton, AB
07/96 - TEC Interface Systems, 2 days, Level II, St. Cloud, MN
02/96 - TEC Interface Systems, 2 days, Level I, St. Cloud, MN
05/95 - Foot and Ankle Symposium, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
03/95 - Otto Bock Sit Cast Demonstration Certificate, Red Deer, AB
06/92 - CAPO Annual Convention, Edmonton, AB - Attended workshops and clinical sessions, as well as presented technical paper on "Posture Subsequent to Amputation"
06/91 - AOPA National Assembly, Anaheim, CA - Workshops and lectures on computer-aided design systems
11/90 - Certificate course in Endolite High Technology Prosthetic Systems, Miami, FL
01/90 - AAOP (US) Convention, Phoenix, AZ - Workshops and lectures, also panelist in CATCAM socket design debate
09/87 - AOPA National Assembly, San Francisco, CA - Educational seminars regarding orthotic treatment of the ankle and foot
06/86 - UCLA CATCAM Course, June 2-11, Los Angeles, CA
08/84 - Certificate course in Liberty Mutual Boston Elbow, Boston, MA
06/84 - Certificate course in Myoelectric Control, presented by the University of New Brunswick, Bio-Engineering Institute, in Dearborn, MI
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