Mark is the Chair and instructor for the Prosthetic and Orthotic Master of Science degree program. He also is responsible for teaching Kinesiology, Biomechanics and Gait. He attended Northwestern P&O Center from 1994-1995 and subsequently taught in their Orthotic Certificate Program for 1 ½ years. He worked in private practice in San Diego for 3 years before becoming Education Manager at Ossur Americas from 2002 – 2005. He joined CSUDH in 2006, where he immediately went to work upgrading all course objectives and developing new curricula in gait and and biomechanics. He received his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from California State University Fullerton in 2008. He has lectured extensively in the U.S. Mark Muller is currently President of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and in this position of national leadership his expertise and professional network of O&P leaders will definitely benefit the CSUDH O&P Program.
Ava Herbrick, CPO
Full Time Lecturer
Ava Herbrick attended the Rancho Los Amigos Orthotic Program, and received her certification in 1985. After several years working for the Rancho program, she attended the California State University Dominguez Hills Prosthetic Certificate program, and received her CPO in 2000. She specializes in Orthotics and has extensive pediatric experience.
Mark Cromer, CPO
Full Time Lecturer
Mr. Cromer graduated from Troy University in 2010 with his degree in Business Administration, and proceded to complete the CSUDH Orthotic and Prosthetic Certificate Programs in 2010 and 2011. He is ABC certified in Prosthetics and Orthotics, and has over seven years experience as a practitioner in the local Southern California Area.
Steve Alpert CP
Prosthetic Instructor Steve has been teaching in the CSUDH program for over 20 years. Currently he teaches Upper Extremity Prosthetics and the Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics course. He attended Northwestern University and he became ABC certified in prosthetics in 1986. He has extensive experience with children’s prosthetics through his previous positions with the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children and the Child Amputee Prosthetics Project. Currently he is Chief Prosthetist at Lerman & Sons, a large Los Angeles area facility. Mr. Alpert is a member of AAOP, and also received the “Outstanding Educator Award” from the Academy in 1995.
Scott Hornbeak, MBA, CPO, FAAOP
Emeritus Instructor
Mr. Hornbeak possesses a Masters of Business Administration Degree (UCLA-1987) and is ABC certified in Prosthetics (1978) and Orthotics (1980). He has over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and teaching experience. He attended school at UCLA Prosthetics and Orthotics Program in 1977. He is a member of: the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP); the NCOPE Self Study Committee; and the Southern California Chapter of AAOP as a Board member. He was awarded the “Outstanding Educator Award” by the Academy in 2000.
Part Time Faculty
Catherine Muller, CPO Lower Limb Orthotics
Dr. Brian Ruhe, CP Gait
Michael Openshaw, CPO Orthotics and Prosthetics
Julie Werner, OTR/L Research
Brittany Gonzalez, CPO Pathology
Staff
Marvin Ramirez Instructional Support Assistant
Elisabeth Rollo Administrative Support Coordinator
Guest Instructors
In addition to the core faculty, the CSUDH O & P Program regularly invites Guest Speakers to come and present to the students on various topics. The Guest Speakers include professionals and experts in a variety of O &/or P topics. These topics may include: advanced techniques or component design; alternative management systems (i.e. scoliosis management) or expansion of theories that were introduced in the course work. A partial listing of regular Guest Speakers:
Guest Speaker
Topics
Gary Bedard, CO
Clinical Instruction (Becket Stance Control Knee Orthoses)
Jamie Benelli, CPO
Spinal Technologies (Providence Scoliosis System)
Vince Coole, CPO
Clinical Instruction (CAD/CAM
Cindy Diener, CPO
Cascade DAFO, Inc. (DAFOs)
Ian Fothergill, CPO
Ossur Americas (Lower Limb Prosthetic Components
Bob Gailey, MPT, PhD
Advanced Gait Training
C. Ralph Hooper, CPO
Charleston Bending Brace (Scoliosis Management)
Blake Norquist, CO
Orthomerica, Inc (Cranial Remolding Helmets)
Rick Pasillas
CUSHMaker, Inc. (Wheelchairs & Custom Seating)
Y. Setoguchi, MD
Clinical Instruction (Children’s Limb Deficiency)
Tim Shride, CPO
Otto Bock (Upper Limb Prosthetics)
Jim Wynne, CPO
Boston Brace (Scoliosis management)
Brandon Peterson, CPO
Hanger (Upper Limb Prosthetics)
Leroy Oddie, CP
Freedom Innovations (Advanced Feet and Knees)
Randy Alley, CP
Bio Designs (Advanced Upper Extremity and Socket Systems)
Eric Ferraco, CPO
Human Designs (CMS, Medicare, Electronic Documentation)
Roberta Cone, Ph.D
VA Long Beach (Psychosocial Aspects of Disability)
Dana Craig, BS, BMME
VA Long Beach (Instrumented Gait Analysis)
Russell Ward, CPO
VA Long Beach (Lower Limb Prosthetics and Biomechanics)
Duane Sallade, CPO
VA Long Beach (Upper Extremity Prosthetics, Orthotic Fitters)
MS in Health Science, O&P Option Information: Phone: (562) 735-3300 Fax: (562) 285-9969
General Inquiries:erollo@csudh.edu Elisabeth Rollo, Administrative Coordinator