Restore POC now affiliated with the International Institute of Orthotics andProsthetics
Restore POC is very proud to have achieved another milestone as they recently formalized their relationship with the International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics (IIOP) in Tampa, FL, opening their 22nd clinic within the educational building on the IIOPcampus. With the support of IIOP’sDirector, Arlene Gillis, they have worked together to create a sponsorship by Restore POC of the Institute, designed to further pre-licensure and post-licensure education of clinicians in ourindustry. Restore POC’s affiliation with IIOP means their clinicians now have access to the outstanding resources of the Institute including the ability to collaborate with their faculty on research and development concepts and practices to better our industry.
We are thrilled to be a part of the cutting-edgework and progressive thought and actions happening at the Institute for the furtherance of the industry through new methods and products designed to support our mission to Restore capabilities to those in need.Thank you to Arlene and the Institute for thisopportunity!” – Rebecca Irish Restore POC President &CEO
IIOP Director Arlene Gillis is very excited for the potential that the affiliation will provide for the Institute’s students. “This helps us create a valuable experience for student during both aspects of the NCOPE education: academic and residency. In addition, it gives current practitioners the chance to enhance their skills by working collaboratively with IIOP to enhance O&P outcomes and research” says Gillis. Arlene is sure to thank Rebecca Irish and her wonderful leadership team, who “saw the value in supporting our mission and helping support an innovative approach to enhancing O&P workforce and O&P education.
