Chad Smith
Orthotic Technology Instructor at Century College- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist
The American Board for Certification (ABC) in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
Experience
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Century College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Orthotic Technology Instructor
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Aug 2011 - Present
Orthotic Technology Instructor, Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist- • Instruct, coach, mentor and advise new students in the field of orthotics and pedorthics • Teach O&P lab hand skills, orthosis design, and orthosis device fabrication • Conduct classroom assessment, evaluation and research • Design, create, modify and implement orthotic and pedorthic curriculum • Participate in college, program and department activities, assignments, and… Show more Orthotic Technology Instructor, Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist- • Instruct, coach, mentor and advise new students in the field of orthotics and pedorthics • Teach O&P lab hand skills, orthosis design, and orthosis device fabrication • Conduct classroom assessment, evaluation and research • Design, create, modify and implement orthotic and pedorthic curriculum • Participate in college, program and department activities, assignments, and duties • Special projects for O&P program advancement (CAD/CAM & 3D printing) Show less Orthotic Technology Instructor, Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist- • Instruct, coach, mentor and advise new students in the field of orthotics and pedorthics • Teach O&P lab hand skills, orthosis design, and orthosis device fabrication • Conduct classroom assessment, evaluation and research • Design, create, modify and implement orthotic and pedorthic curriculum • Participate in college, program and department activities, assignments, and… Show more Orthotic Technology Instructor, Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist- • Instruct, coach, mentor and advise new students in the field of orthotics and pedorthics • Teach O&P lab hand skills, orthosis design, and orthosis device fabrication • Conduct classroom assessment, evaluation and research • Design, create, modify and implement orthotic and pedorthic curriculum • Participate in college, program and department activities, assignments, and duties • Special projects for O&P program advancement (CAD/CAM & 3D printing) Show less
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St Croix Orthopaedics, Orthotics Center (Brace Place)
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Stillwater, MN
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Certified Orthotist, Pedorthist (CO C.Ped)
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2013
Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist- • Design, fabricate, fit and repair orthotic devices with emphasis on lower extremities and diabetic foot care. • Responsible for training and management of orthotic technicians. • Special project design (electronic charting and billing templates, prescription pad design, patient education pamphlet design, physician education pamphlet design, and physician presentation design). Team Lead- Certified Orthotic Practitioner… Show more Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist- • Design, fabricate, fit and repair orthotic devices with emphasis on lower extremities and diabetic foot care. • Responsible for training and management of orthotic technicians. • Special project design (electronic charting and billing templates, prescription pad design, patient education pamphlet design, physician education pamphlet design, and physician presentation design). Team Lead- Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist- December 2011-September 2012 • Design, fabricate, fit, and repair orthotic devices with emphasis on lower extremities and diabetic foot care. • Coordinate daily operations and functions of the Orthotics Center's Practitioners and Technicians (work flow, staffing, scheduling, sales, inventory and equipment maintenance). • Provide leadership and direction to the Orthotics Center’s team and serve as a resource for issue resolution. • Help develop, incorporate and monitor facility policy, procedures, protocols and team goals. • Involved in hiring and training of new staff and assisted in performance evaluations. • Help develop, implement and maintain protocols for facility accreditation through ABC. Show less Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist- • Design, fabricate, fit and repair orthotic devices with emphasis on lower extremities and diabetic foot care. • Responsible for training and management of orthotic technicians. • Special project design (electronic charting and billing templates, prescription pad design, patient education pamphlet design, physician education pamphlet design, and physician presentation design). Team Lead- Certified Orthotic Practitioner… Show more Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist- • Design, fabricate, fit and repair orthotic devices with emphasis on lower extremities and diabetic foot care. • Responsible for training and management of orthotic technicians. • Special project design (electronic charting and billing templates, prescription pad design, patient education pamphlet design, physician education pamphlet design, and physician presentation design). Team Lead- Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist- December 2011-September 2012 • Design, fabricate, fit, and repair orthotic devices with emphasis on lower extremities and diabetic foot care. • Coordinate daily operations and functions of the Orthotics Center's Practitioners and Technicians (work flow, staffing, scheduling, sales, inventory and equipment maintenance). • Provide leadership and direction to the Orthotics Center’s team and serve as a resource for issue resolution. • Help develop, incorporate and monitor facility policy, procedures, protocols and team goals. • Involved in hiring and training of new staff and assisted in performance evaluations. • Help develop, implement and maintain protocols for facility accreditation through ABC. Show less
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Prosthetic Orthotic Center
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United States
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Medical Devices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Orthotic Practitioner, Certified Pedorthist
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Jul 2003 - Nov 2004
• Design, fabricate, fit and repair lower extremity and spinal orthoses • Design, fabricate, fit and repair lower extremity and spinal orthoses
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Gillette Children's
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Orthotic Resident, Orthotic Technician
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2000 - 2003
Orthotic Resident • Design, fabricate, fit and repair pediatric orthoses with emphasis on lower extremity, spinals and cranial re-molding helmets. Orthotic Technician- • Fabricated custom pediatric orthoses • Responsible for quality control of on-site custom orthosis fabrication. Orthotic Resident • Design, fabricate, fit and repair pediatric orthoses with emphasis on lower extremity, spinals and cranial re-molding helmets. Orthotic Technician- • Fabricated custom pediatric orthoses • Responsible for quality control of on-site custom orthosis fabrication.
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Winkley Orthotics & Prosthetics
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Orthotic Technician
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1997 - 1999
November 1997-March 1998 & October 1998-June 1999 • Fabricated custom foot orthoses, leather AFO/KAFO straps and thermoplastic AFOs November 1997-March 1998 & October 1998-June 1999 • Fabricated custom foot orthoses, leather AFO/KAFO straps and thermoplastic AFOs
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