The internet for Health professionals involved in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Course aims:
At the end of the course all participants will have:

* An understanding of the use of the Internet to their work
* An understanding of the information services available for prosthetics and orthotics
* The ability to use browsing software and the World Wide Web)

Course content:

* An introduction to information and educational resources available in prosthetics and orthotics
* An introduction to software, CD ROMs and the Internet
* Overview of browsing software (for the Internet)
* Subject and information searching
* Review of prosthetic/orthotic sites on the Internet
* e-mail: Electronic communicating
* Basics of writing a web page

Course method:
Live Internet access, short presentations, "hands-on" exercises, a copy of interesting P and O sites, registrants to copy interesting information to a "take-home" disc. Participants will be registered and issued with a certificate at the end of the session.

Registration:
Includes a manual covering course information and discs containing information and bookmarks for relevant sites. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Health professionals and technicians working in Prosthetics & Orthotics
DATE: By negotiation with the participant(s)
TIME: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
LOCATION: REHAB Tech or on location
COST: $240 or $100 (REHAB Tech supporters)
CODE: 019