Florida Chapter

Officers

Jim Barr, CPO, President
 Barr Prosthetics and Orthotics
1000 Lakeview Rd, Ste #6
Clearwater, FL 33756-3475
Phone: (727) 447-2650
Fax: (727) 447-2353
E-mail: barrcpo@aol.com

Vice-President

Addam Griner, CPO

agriner@hanger.com

President-Elect

Nelson LeMarquand, MS, CO, LO

nlemarquand@trulife.us

Treasurer

Brad Pickering, CPO

bpickering@shrinenet.org

Secretary

Kevin Harrell, CO

kharrell@shrinenet.org

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: 50
Annual Dues Amount(s): $35.00
Chapter Meeting Attendance: N/A

Membership Requirements

Practicing in Florida and member in good standing of AAOP.

Upcoming Events


The Florida Chapter AAOP
2010 Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Bonita Springs, FL
July 8-10, 2010

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 .