Frequently Asked Questions

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Courses

The course registration may not yet be open. If you would like to register for a course that is "closed", please contact the course manager ("contact person") listed in the event for more information.

Since AO NA uses a different course management system, please visit www.aofoundation.org/aona or contact registrar@aona.org for course registration in North America.

All AO Trauma courses are listed on the AO Trauma website under Education > Events and Courses. There, you can narrow your search by filtering the list using the terms on the left-hand side underneath the navigation.

In the AO Trauma course list, you can set a country filter on the left-hand side underneath the navigation. You can also filter by other categories, eg, language, or level.

AO Trauma does not sponsor courses. In order to find a course sponsor, please contact your employer, or industry partners.

On the login window next to the password field, there is a "forgot my password" link. Please use this link to reset your password, or contact membership@aotrauma.org for further support.

Webinars and Webcasts title

Yes, after live transmission, the archived and edited versions of all webinars and webcasts will be available on AO Videos (members only)

To watch a webinar as an attendee, you need a device with an internet connection, audio output (speakers or headphones), and a supported web browser or the Zoom app. Attendees do not need a webcam or a microphone unless invited to speak by the host.

Approach the IT specialist at your place of work for support.

The target audience for CTMs is ORP from the hospital where the training is organized. ORP of neighboring hospitals may join the event.

Small groups of 8-20 participants are ideal. Larger groups do not provide the same opportunity for exchange and interaction between participants and between faculty and participants.

Teachers of a clinical training module are surgeons and ORP from the same hospital. The organizer of a clinical training must be an AO Trauma faculty member.

Yes, simply download the apps onto your smartphone/iPad.

Currently all modules are available in English. Additionally, several modules are available in Dutch and Spanish.

All upcoming webinars are listed in our website's Course Finder.

Faculty

You have to be nominated from your regional education committee/officer and fulfill the following requirements:   

  • Paying AO Trauma member
  • Have completed the Principles and Advances courses as a participant
  • Have a faculty assignment scheduled
  • Very good knowledge of the language in which they will teach

You have to be nominated from your regional education committee/officer and fulfill the following requirements:

  • Experienced faculty who have demonstrated success in teaching
  • Highly motivated
  • Actively involved in regional education activities
  • Have a chair assignment scheduled for a Principles or Advances national course (using the template) or another national course that uses a template program, eg, Orthogeriatrics, ORP
  • Need to have attended a FEP

All AO Trauma faculty can organize a clinical training at their hospital.

The target audience for CTMs is ORP from the hospital where the training is organized. ORP of neighboring hospitals may join the event.

Small groups of 8-20 participants are ideal. Larger groups do not provide the same opportunity for exchange and interaction between participants and between faculty and participants.

Teachers of a clinical training module are surgeons and ORP from the same hospital. The organizer of a clinical training must be an AO Trauma faculty member.

It is not suggested to run more than 3 Clinical Training Modules in one training day. Ideally, one or two modules are delivered per training day. CTM 1 should be completed by all participants before additional modules are being taken. The other modules do not have to be delivered in any specific order.

Currently all modules are available in English. Additionally, several modules are available in Dutch and Spanish.

A certificate of completion is provided by AO Trauma after the event.