Cascade DAFO Institute
Our free, self-paced courses are designed to help you improve patient outcomes. Take the courses anywhere and anytime as many times as you'd like.
About The Courses
The Cascade Dafo Institute offers highly interactive online courses that enhance your clinical practice. Each course features over 130 real-patient videos, taking approximately 1–1.5 hours to complete.
You can start, pause, and revisit courses anytime, and all content is completely free.
Take courses on a desktop or laptop (or newer iPad models). And Take courses on a desktop or laptop (or newer iPad models).
Bracing Courses & Credits
The following courses offered through the Cascade Dafo Institute are free, self-paced, and approved for continuing education credits through recognized certification bodies.
Courses Approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC)
All courses are approved for Category I Continuing Education Credits for Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants, and Orthotic Technicians.
To receive credit, participants must pass the final test with a score of 80% or higher.
Participant names and scores are submitted to ABC in O&P monthly for verification and credit recording.
Assessment for DAFO'S
Learn how to assess gait patterns and foot alignment, plus ankle range of motion to guide brace selection. Understand the link between clinical observation and optimal brace choice.
Brace Selection
Explore practical strategies for selecting the right DAFO style for each patient. This course demonstrates how to apply the DAFO Guide to Brace Selection in everyday practice.
Casting & Scanning for DAFOs
Gain step-by-step instruction for capturing accurate patient positioning using both traditional casting and digital scanning. Learn best practices for pediatric casting and time-saving digital methods.
Ordering Custom DAFOs
Learn how to communicate precise clinical details on Cascade's order forms to achieve optimal brace fit and function.
Fit & Wear
Understand adjustment and evaluation techniques for ensuring comfort, alignment, and long-term wear success. Covers both in-lab and in-clinic applications.
Fast Fit Solutions
Study prefabricated orthoses and shoe inserts designed for young children. Learn when and how to apply these efficient solutions in place of custom devices.
Brace Optimizations
Review optional modifications that improve brace alignment, fit, and patient function. Learn which optimizations to select for specific clinical presentations.
Brace Planning for Crouched Gait
Analyze the unique challenges of crouched gait and learn how to plan bracing solutions through video case studies and interactive exercises.
Toe Walking Intensive
Explore assessment methods and brace designs for toe-walking patients. Includes clinical reasoning exercises and real-world examples.
Using DAFOs in Treatment Plans for Cerebral Palsy
Study bracing strategies before and after medical or surgical interventions for children with cerebral palsy. Learn from interdisciplinary case experiences.
Courses Approved by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC)
The courses under this are approved for Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) Credits for certified professionals and registered technicians (CO(c), CPO(c), RTO(c), RTPO(c))
Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final test to receive credit.
Assessment for DAFO's
Learn how to assess gait patterns, foot alignment, and ankle range of motion to guide brace selection. Understand the link between clinical observation and optimal brace choice. Choose the best brace bases on your assessment
Brace Selection
Explore practical strategies for selecting the right DAFO style for each patient. This course demonstrates how to apply the DAFO Guide to Brace Selection in everyday practice.
Casting & Scanning for DAFOs
Gain step-by-step instruction for capturing accurate patient positioning using both traditional casting and digital scanning. Learn best practices for pediatric casting and time-saving digital methods.
Ordering Custom DAFOs
Learn how to communicate precise clinical details on Cascade's order forms to achieve optimal brace fit and function.
Fit & Wear
Understand adjustment and evaluation techniques for ensuring comfort, alignment, and long-term wear success. Covers both in-lab and in-clinic applications.
Fast Fit Solutions
Study our prefabricated orthoses and shoe inserts designed for young children. Learn when and how to apply these efficient solutions in place of custom devices.
Grow Your Business
Courses are not pre-approved with individual state licensing boards.
Clinicians may apply for CEU recognition through their respective boards, and Cascade Dafo will provide documentation to support the application process.
Group Facilitation Skills
Develop presentation and group leadership skills for training and clinical discussions. Includes a downloadable peer feedback tool for practice sessions.
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Take free, self-paced courses that strengthen your clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.