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Introducing 51�Թ� Bitesize

Designed for the prosthetics and orthotics community, with relevance for colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.

51�Թ� Bitesize is the online, on demand education resource from the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (51�Թ�), created to support learning across the prosthetics and orthotics community.

Built for busy professionals, 51�Թ� Bitesize delivers concise, accessible learning that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. Each course supports continuing professional development (CPD)��while helping you stay informed about current thinking, practical approaches, and best practice in prosthetics and orthotics.

Courses are developed and delivered by experts in the field and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring the content reflects real clinical experience, collaborative practice, and current professional knowledge.

Whether you are looking to refresh your knowledge, explore new topics, or build your CPD portfolio, 51�Թ� Bitesize provides flexible learning that fits around your schedule.

Why 51�Թ� Bitesize?

Flexible learning
Access short, focused modules online whenever it suits you.

Delivered by experts
Courses are developed and delivered by experienced professionals working in prosthetics and orthotics and across the wider multidisciplinary team.

Designed for the P&O community
Created for prosthetists and orthotists, technicians, support workers, and learners, with learning that is also relevant to colleagues across the wider MDT.

Support your CPD
Use 51�Թ� Bitesize to maintain and evidence your continuing professional development.

Practical and relevant
Courses focus on real world practice, emerging ideas, and key professional topics.

51�Թ� Member Pricing

51�Թ� members receive discounted access to 51�Թ� Bitesize learning:

£4.99 per module
£25 for a complete course (6 modules)

Non-Member Pricing

£9.99 per module
£55 for a complete course

Look for courses that are pre-approved by OETT at 51�Թ� member prices.

Available 51�Թ� Bitesize Courses

51�Թ� Bitesize offers a growing collection of short courses designed to support learning across prosthetics and orthotics practice.

Explore the available 51�Թ� Bitesize courses��and start learning today.

🔍 Enhanced Practice: Clearing up the confusion

Swipe through the graphic to see a few myths busted about what Enhanced Practice really is in Prosthetics and Orthotics.

👀 Myth 1: It’s a job title
Reality: It’s a level of capability across the four pillars of practice. It’s about how you apply knowledge and skills every day.

📚 Myth 2: Off the job training means time away from clinic
Reality: Most learning happens in your usual patient facing role. What matters is how you evidence new behaviours.

🎓 Myth 3: The Salford PGCert is only for band 6, NHS or full-time staff
Reality: The course is open to NHS and private providers and part time applicants. Banding does not define access.

�ʵ Myth 4: Enhanced Practice only applies in England
Reality: The apprenticeship route is England based, but the direct entry route is open to applicants from anywhere.

🚀 Why it matters
Enhanced Practice focuses on real world capability and can be a stepping stone toward Advanced Practice.

This week, first-year prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) students at the University of Salford and the University of Strathclyde received their 51�Թ� “Welcome to the Profession” goody bags, marking an exciting start to their journey into the P&O community. 🦾📚

The packs are designed to introduce students to the profession early, providing useful tools, resources, and a sense of connection with the professional body from the outset. Students shared what they loved most:

University of Salford:
💬 “Having an awareness so early into my career is invaluable.”
💬 “Makes you feel more connected to the industry and a part of the community before you are qualified.”
💬 “Insight into the industry, connections, benefits, and a team of assistance.”

University of Strathclyde:
💬 “I love the useful tools like the tape measure and goniometer — they’ll be helpful in our patient assessments.”
💬 “The water bottle was a nice touch.”
💬 “The resources about mentorship and what is available through 51�Թ� are really helpful.”

Receiving these packs helps students build confidence, develop practical skills, and feel part of the P&O professional community from day one.

51�Թ� is proud to support the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists as they embark on their learning journey. 💙