About Us

OandPEdu.com has been developed by a dedicated group of professionals who have the education and the experience to bring you the most up-to-date, innovative, and practical information in all aspects of the DMEPOS and O&P industry.

We are proud to announce that our courses have been approved by the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). We offer entry level training, advanced learning, and scientific classes in order to meet your continuing education requirements as well as preparing you for up-coming examinations.

Allison Blaha, BA, C.Ped, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer

The Foot Comfort Store - Vista, CA

Allison Blaha began her career in the foot care industry after receiving a BA in Athletic Training from Lewis University in 1985. She is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, as well as a Certified Pedorthist. At her facility, she does shoe modifications (both external and internal) for a variety of foot and biomechanical complaints. In addition, Allison frequently leads workshops on a variety of topics ranging from simple solutions for diabetic foot conditions to common foot conditions and shoe fitting techniques.

Gail Schilling, RN, BSN, CMOF

Consultants PRN - Redding, CA

Gail is a registered nurse with over 30 years experience, and has been the co-owner of a DME/POS business. She has over 10 years experience in working with small DME/POS providers in developing and maintaining performance improvement plans. She has been the compliance officer of an independent DMEPOS facility as well as played an integral part in developing and organizing the accreditation program for a 10-office DMEPOS organization. She has worked in acute care, long term care, home care and in medical bill review areas in addition to her DME/POS experience.

Harry "JR" Brandt, Jr., C.O., R.T.O.

Consultants PRN - Auburn, CA.

JR has been in the industry since 1988. JR was an operations manager for Shriners Hospital for twelve years. JR actively participated in the design phase of Shriners Hospital for Children in Northern California, where he developed and managed the fiscal financial management for the Orthotics/Prosthetics Departments. He implemented the pediatric prosthetic program as well as a burn face mask production program. As a coordinator for departmental and interdepartmental patient information system and assisted with the training of hospital staff in its use.

James Hewlett, CO, BOCO

Consultants PRN - Yuma, Arizona

Jim is a Board Certified Orthotist, certified by both the ABC (American Board for Certification) and the BOC (Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification). Jim has owned and operated an HME, a wholesale oxygen company, and his own practice in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Jim was a director and past president of a multi-location, independent, Healthcare organization for more than 10 years. His responsibilities included facility accreditation, continuing education, HIPAA and compliance. Jim has stayed in touch with the industry as an associate member of AOPA (American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists), OPGA (Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America) and has served as an item writer on the committee with the BOC developing their Orthotist Certification exams. He is an on-site surveyor for the BOC and has completed the CLEAR-NCIT and BOC training for Accreditation On-Site surveying.

James Newberry, CPO,BOCPO,LPO

Director, O&P Services, Mahnke's Orthotics Prosthetics - Ft Lauderdale, FL

James has been an active member in the industry since 1974. Jim served in the Air Force as an Orthotist-Prosthetist and has managed and owned small and large facilities. He implemented the pediatric orthotic/prosthetic program in conjunction with the Elks Lower East Coast clinic in South Florida.

Minerva Mendoza, BSBM

Consultants PRN - San Antonio, TX

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Karen L Bonn, RN, COF, CFO

Restorative Medical - Brandenburg KY

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Steve Hill, CO

Steve Hill has been in O&P since May of 1982 and teaching since 1994. He is President and CEO of Delphi Ortho, Secretary and founding board member of OPTA (Orthotic Prosthetic Technological Association) and serves on the O&P Almanac Advisory Board. He has written dozens of Technicians Corner articles for the O&P Almanac and four featured articles for various industry magazines. With over five years reviewing BOC Video Practical Exams and a term on BOC's Item Writing Committee, Steve has developed an excellent working knowledge of practitioner/technician problems and challenges. Also, after serving more than 20 years of bench time at a successful orthotic central fabrication facility, Steve has mastered many technicians' tricks of the trade. This gives him an intimate understanding of mold rectification, plastic thermoforming, plastic finishing and metal bending.