Florida Chapter

Officers

Daniel Drowne, CP, President
Orthotic and Prosthetic Association of Charlotte County, Inc.
6152 Nicole Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: (941) 359-3550
Fax: (941) 313-1333
E-mail: dan.drowne@comcast.net

The Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists endorses:

• High standards of care for amputees and the disabled

• The establishment of high minimum educational standards for O&P professionals

• Mandatory continuing education requirements

• Accountability of O&P Practitioners

• Cost Management through the provision of quality care

• The reduction of fraud and abuse

• We believe that these can be obtained through the regulation of the O&P profession by adopting Licensure for Orthotic and Prosthetic professionals in the state of Florida.

Chapter Boundaries

State of Florida.
Number of Members: N/A
Annual Dues Amount(s): $35.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: N/A

Membership Requirements

Practicing in Florida and member in good standing of AAOP.

Chapter Benefits/Areas of Involvement

• Reduced rates at state meetings.

• Working with St. Petersburg College to establish an O&P program.

• Promoting licensed practitioners.

• Residency reimbursement program.

• Assistance to facilities that want to bring in residence.

Chapter Goals and Objectives

• Assist in the establishment of the new O&P program at St. Pete College in Florida.

• Monitor legislative activities affecting O&P.

• Promote high standards in patient care.

• Advocacy

Previous Chapter Highlights

• State Meeting with FAOP
  

• July 28-30, 2008
  Sheraton Bal Harbour in Miami Beach

• Continuation of Second Saturday Mandatory State CEU Program.

• The Florida Chapter of the AAOP
  2008 Scientific Symposium
  July 24-26, 2008
  Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa, Weston, Florida 33326

• Assisted in obtaining Medicaid funding for adults.

• Contributed $64,000 to the St. Pete College O&P program.

• Success continued with an informative two day orthotic PCE course training in February

Member Involvement

If you are currently a member and would like to become more involved, we recommend:

• Coordinate the scientific portion of annual FAOP/FCAAOP meeting.

• Speaking at annual State Meeting.

• Assisting in development/planning of meetings.

If you are a current Chapter member and would like to become more involved or if you are interested in becoming a member let us know! Please contact Florida Chapter Secretary, Kevin Harrell, CO at (813) 975-7139 .