3D Foot Orthotic Scanning, Design, and 3D Printing - 100% Online

Course Description: Our 3D Foot Orthotic Scanning, Design and 3D Printing course provides 24 hours of scanning, design and 3D printing experience. The 24 hours of the course consists of self-paced how-to lectures and labs.  The student will learn scanning techniques and software, how to design and modify, how to create a model simulation, and finish with custom 3D printed orthoses.

You will learn to scan a foot, design a custom orthotic from that scan, modify the design, create a simulated model and 3D print a custom accommodative foot orthosis, a custom functional foot orthosis, and a custom UCBL. Access to a 3D printer is recommended. We suggest a FLSUN QQ-S pro, an Ender 5, or Artillery Sidewinder X2. Purchase not required.

Course Objective: 3D Foot Orthotic Scanning, Design, and 3D Printing will give you the basic knowledge to create custom foot orthotics and UCBLs for your patients.

Course length: 24 hours self-paced

Credits: ABC has approved this course for 27 Scientific Category I credits for Pedorthists, Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants and Orthotic Technicians..  BOC has approved this course for 27 (S) credits.

Fee: $500

Location: Online

Prerequsites: None. General PC and Windows skills required. Knowledge of Pedorthics or Orthotics is highly beneficial. Access to a 3D printer is required. Access to Simplify3D software is required. Access to a foot scanner is suggested.

Course Outline: 3D Foot Orthotic Scanning, Design and Printing

 Content Includes:

Introduction

• Forward - Video Lecture
• The Dirty Little Secret - Video Lecture
• 3D Printing Technology - Video Lecture
• 3D Printing Cost Time and Reliability - Video Lecture
• 3D Printing Foundations - Video Lecture
• 3D Printing Machines Materials and Methods - Video Lecture

Scanning

• Scanning with Structure Scanner and Scanning Frame - Video
• NW Podiatric Scanning Frame - Video
• Sulcus Stick - Video

Design

• Meshmixer Navigation - Video Lecture
• Meshmixer Selection - Video Lecture
• Import and Clean - Video Lecture
• Functional Modifications - Video Lecture
• Trimlines and Extrusion - Video Lecture
• Rearfoot Post - Video Lecture
• Met Pad - Video Lecture
• Relief and Offload - Video Lecture
• Adjustments - Video Lecture
• Toe Crest - Video Lecture
• Full Length FO - Video Lecture
• UCBL Design - Video Lecture

3D Printing

• Export from Meshmixer into S3D - Video Lecture
• Simplify3D Walkthrough - Video Lecture
• Printing Full Length Flexible FO - Video Lecture
• Introduction to the FLSUN QQ-S - Video Lecture
• Autolevel - Video Lecture
• Loading Filament - Video Lecture
• Cleaning the Bed - Video Lecture
• Glue Method - Video Lecture
• Tape Method - Video Lecture
• Starting the Print - Video Lecture
• Baby Stepping - Video Lecture
• Unloading a Print - Video Lecture
• Unloading Filament - Video Lecture
• 3D Print Troubleshooting - Video Lecture

Resources

• Meshmixer Download
• Foot Scan - Meshmixer File
• Insole Template - Meshmixer File
• Shopping List