O&P Knowledge Central School Teams
Customizable, instructor-led learning experiences designed to support students throughout their academic and professional journey.
O&P Knowledge Central (OPKC) School Teams allow educational programs to create customized landing pages for their institution, providing students with direct access to assigned courses and learning resources. Content is curated and managed by instructors who serve as team managers, supporting consistency and academic progression as students work toward becoming Certified Clinicians.
What Are School Teams?
School Teams are instructor-managed learning groups within OPKC that support structured learning outside the classroom. Educators assign courses and resources, while students engage with educational content designed to reinforce key concepts and professional competencies.
Who Are School Teams For?
For Students
- Access to assigned educational courses and resources
- Structured support throughout academic training
- Reinforcement of concepts aligned with certification pathways
For Educators & Programs
- Customized landing pages tailored to your program
- Ability to manage cohorts and assign learning content
- Visibility into course completion and assessment data
- Support for consistent learning experiences across student groups
Why School Teams Matter
- Support student readiness and confidence
- Extend learning beyond the classroom
- Provide structure and accountability throughout training
- Bridge academic instruction and professional expectations
Learn More
Interested in learning more about OPKC School Teams or seeing a live walkthrough? We are happy to provide a tour and answer questions.
Please contact:
elaws@oandp.org
education@oandp.org
A brief overview video will be added soon to demonstrate how School Teams work in practice.
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Photo from American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists on LinkedIn at 6/1/26 at 2:17PMThis July, the Academy is proud to support the 28x28 Mobility Challenge once again, benefiting So Every BODY Can Move (SEBCM), a national disability rights and healthcare justice initiative working to expand access to O&P care for physical activity and wellbeing.
Last year, more than 1,300 participants joined the movement to raise awareness and critical funding in support of legislative efforts to improve access to life-changing O&P care nationwide. Let’s build on that momentum!
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Photo from American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists on LinkedIn at 6/1/26 at 10:53AMHow might early access to microprocessor knees influence return-to-work outcomes after transfemoral amputation? This study, authored in part by Academy members Emily Steffensen, Beretta Fylstra, and Shane R. Wurdeman, found that individuals living in distressed communities who received a microprocessor knee within the first year post-amputation had greater odds of being employed compared to those who received a non-microprocessor knee, highlighting the potential impact of prosthetic technology on vocational outcomes.
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
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Join us June 23 & 25 for the Behavioral Science Unconference: Navigating Challenging Patient Encounters: Communication, Behavior Change & Interdisciplinary Care.
This interactive virtual event will explore practical strategies for improving patient communication, supporting behavior change, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
📅 June 23 & 25
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Photo from American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists on LinkedIn at 5/29/26 at 11:45AMHow can AFO stiffness be better tailored to the individual needs of end users? This study introduces a multi-variable optimization approach that considers multiple gait factors simultaneously while incorporating user priorities to support more personalized ankle-foot orthosis stiffness selection.
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Photo from American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists on LinkedIn at 5/29/26 at 9:13AMThe best thing about the O&P community? The people in it — clinicians and industry — genuinely want the same thing: better outcomes for patients.
ALPS South has been partnering with the Academy since 2002 because they believe in bringing those two groups together. So do we.
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
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