Eric Johnson

“Achieving greatness one stride at a time.”

Eric Johnson is greatness in the making! November 21, 2009 began as any other day as Eric got up and dressed for what proved to be a life changing experience. On this day, Eric ran his first 5k marathon. Eric became an amputee in 2004. Since the advancements in his prosthesis and strength training, he has been able to compete in physical events. His current prosthesis utilizes a Limb Logic Vacuum System.  This System incorporates a small electric pump which distributes forces, improving suspension and feedback. Eric is proud of his accomplishment and wears his gold medal showing that he won his division.  When asked what was next, Eric Johnson stated, “I will be competing in the Flying Pig marathon”. He will be running the 5k portion of the race. His friends would like him to run a 10k and this could be a  possibility for him in the future. Completing and placing first in his age group is a great accomplishment for Eric. It shows that working with your prosthetist and physical therapist makes all the difference in achieving your personal goals. Congratulations Eric! May you have many more victories.

What It Takes to be a C.P.O.?

An American Board of Certification (ABC) certified and Ohio licensed prosthetist is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management. As the individual responsible for all patient care, the certified practitioner independently provides or supervises the provision of comprehensive prosthetic care.

To meet the eligibility requirements for Ohio licensure and ABC certification exams, prosthetic practitioners must meet the specific education and clinical residency requirements established by ABC.  Applicants must successfully complete:

A bachelor's degree or higher in prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Heath Education programs (CAAHEP) .

Or

A bachelor's degree or higher, in any major, along with a post-graduate prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program. 

As well as a 12-month NCOPE accredited residency program.

AIM Awarded Accredited Residency Program in Prosthetics

Abilities In Motion has been awarded an Accredited Residency Program in Prosthetics.  The residency is the second half of a prosthetist education. Upon graduation from a CAAHEP accredited prosthetic program, individuals wanting to pursue certification by ABC and an Ohio licensure at the practitioner level, must attend an NCOPE accredited residency program. It is during the residency program that individuals gain the clinical training and experience needed to balance their education.

Residents should expect and receive sufficient variety and volume of adequate exposure in prosthetics in three primary areas: pediatrics, adult and geriatrics. The standards identify required experiences in common prosthetic treatment modalities.

Brian Johnson

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The new prosthetic resident of Abilities In Motion comes all the way from Grand Forks, North Dakota.  He earned his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from the University of North Dakota . He then earned his Prosthetic Practitioner Certificate at  Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.  He pursued his prosthetic clinical studies at Altru Health Systems.  He worked closely with the practitioner on patient evaluations and alignments of prostheses.  Brian enjoys outdoor activities, such as hunting, camping and snow skiing. He has a great attitude and a love for patients . We would like to welcome Brian to our staff.