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.