C. Ralph Hooper, Jr., CPO

Professional Accreditation

• Certified Orthotist. American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, 1976.
  
• Certified Prosthetist. American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, 1978.

Education

• Graduate Certificate in Prosthetics, from Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois. 1978.
  
• Graduate Certificate in Orthotics, from New York University Medical School, New York, NY. 1976.
  
• College of Charleston. 1971-1973.
  
• The Citadel Military College. 1971-1973.
  
• Gardener Webb College. 1967-1969.

Continuing Education

• Third International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, 2000.
• South Carolina Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists SCSOP 2000-2008
• Tracer-Cad Technology Scientific Symposium, 1999.
• International Scientific Symposium, 1998.
• Ossur Academy Rheo Microprocessor Knee Course, 2008
• AAOP National Assembly Scientific Symposium, 2000-2008.
• AOPA National Assembly Scientific Symposium, 2000-2008.
• Steeper Reciprocating Gait Orthosis: Orlando, 1992.
• USMC Ultra-Lite Components: Orlando, 1989.
• CAT-CAM/ NSNA Socket Design Course: UCLA, 1988.
• The Endolite Component Course: Miami, 1988.
• (ISNY) Flex Wall Prosthetic Socket: New York, 1984.
• Fracture Brace Course: University of Miami, 1981.
• Boston Scoliosis Course: Boston, 1978.

Inventor and Patent Holder

• Inventor of Orthopedic Appliance known as THE CHARLESTON BENDING BRACE patent no. 4,688,558.

Lectures

• University of Munich, May 2000.
• University of Austria; Klagenfurt, Austria; June 2000.
• Third International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, 2000.
• International Orthotic and Prosthetic Symposium, 2000.
• National Orthotic/Prosthetic Symposium: Gent, Belgium, 1997.
• National Orthotic/Prosthetic Symposium: Madrid, Spain, 1997.
• International Orthotic/Prosthetic Symposium: Brussels, Belgium, 1996.
• Orthopedic Hospital Aachen: Germany, 1996.
• Clinique De L'ucl, St. Luc Hospital: Brussels, Belgium, 1995.
• Instructed over 30 two-day scoliosis courses
• Poster Display Scoliosis Research Society
• American Academy of Orthotist and Prosthetist (National), 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990.
• American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (National), 1994, 1995, 1996.
• American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (Region IX), 1985, 1987.
• American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (Region IV), 1981, 1983, 1985, 1988.

Memberships and Committees

• Member of American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
• Member of American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Recipient of Expression of Appreciation Award American Board for Certification
• Past President Elect Region IV, A.O.P.A.
• Past Vice President of Region IV, A.O.P.A.
• Past President of South Carolina Orthotics and Prosthetics Society
• Past Scientific Chairman for A.O.P.A. Region IV
• Past Assembly Chairman for A.O.P.A. Region IV
• Past Chairman ABC Board Examination for Orthotics
• Past Examiner for ABC Orthotic Exam
• Past Member ABC Credentials Committee
• Past Member of the Business and Data Committee for A.O.P.A,
• Past President of the Florida Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
• Past President of the Florida Chapter of A.A.O.P.