Florida Chapter

Officers

President
Nelson LeMarquand, MS, CO, FAAOP
Trulife
2010 E. Hight St
Jackson, MI 49203
Phone: (800) 788-2267
Fax: (800) 245-3765
E-mail:
President-Elect - Frederick C. Estok, CP
Treasurer - Todd J. Norton, LP, CP, FAAOP
E-mail:
Secretary - Charlie S. Mata, CO
E-mail:
Immediate Past President - Jim Barr, CPO



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



2012 FAOP/FCAAOP
Annual Scientific Symposium
Marriott Marco Island Resort & Spa
Marco Island, Florida
August 9-11, 2012


Visit the shared meeting website for future updates:
The FAOP Website:
www.faop.org

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

  • 2011 FCAAOP Annual Scientific Symposium
    Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL
    July 14-16, 2011

  • 2010 FCAAOP Annual Meeting
    Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, Bonita Springs, FL
    July 8-10, 2010

  • 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

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

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 .