Training Courses
Daril Atkins
Anaplastology, but have yet to find one. The existing courses, as
listed for example by the BCCA, are post grad or certificate courses
as shown below:
-University of Illinois at Chicago, Biomedical Visualization/
Anaplastology (MS degree).
- King’s College Dental Institute Maxillofacial & Craniofacial
Technology (MSc or PhD degrees)., London, England.
- National Naval Dental School Maxillofacial Technician Program
(Certificate), Bethesda, Maryland.
- Stanford University Training Program in Anaplastology (Certificate),
Palo Alto, California.
- Maxillofacial Prosthetic Technician Training Program (Certificate),
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York.
- Post Graduate Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Fellowships (ADA–
accredited maxillofacial prosthodontic programs with Certificate)
More recently I have seen that a course is planned at the John Hopkins
Facial Prosthetics Clinic . And in Europe there is the certificate
course called 'Accredited Anaplastologist of the IASPE'.
Apart from that, the IAA website lists:
-Maxillofacial Prosthetic Technician and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Residency programs at the Columbia University Dept. of Dentistry and
Oral Surgery/Bronx VA Medical Center
--Mentorship/apprenticeship program resulting in certification for eye
prosthetics by the American Society of Ocularists.
- Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists- a
European international organization overseeing the training,
qualification and practice of the maxillofacial prosthetist and
technologist
If anyone knows about a course which leads to a 'Bachelor in
Anaplastology' , I would be grateful to know about it, as there are a
couple of really smart high school finishers who would be interested.
Thank you!
Daril Atkins
Anaplastology that leads to a Bachelor degree, I was wondering as to
why you should not try to initiate one. Since most of the practicing
Anaplastologists today have come from diverse directions such as art
or the dental professions, why not create a course which includes
those disciplines combined with the principles and practice of
Anaplastology. The course must include anatomy, dissection, and
pertinent clinical exposure too. In addition, digital technologies
such as scanning, rapid prototyping, and color replication will give
the right finishing touch after the previous grounding. A post
graduate course could encourage specialization where one could focus
on ocular, maxillofacial, somato, or surgical implants for facial
reconstruction. At present the fragmentation of those practicing, with
different backgrounds, exposures, qualifications, cannot lead to a
unified standard, with each discipline, either more or less advanced,
and competing.
It would be a good idea to consult with those who have already
initiated certificate courses and yet others in the educational
institutes who have the experience. To my mind comes Juan Garcia of
the Hopkins Center and Rosemary Seelaus of the UIC, among others.
Daril Atkins
If Anaplastologists and Anaplastology is to be taken seriously, the
step you are suggesting is worth taking. I would value opinions on
what the syllabus should include. Thank you again for your suggestions
on this very silent group. Though it would be nice to know what others
think about these issues.
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Juan Garcia
I should preface that my response is not necessarily that of the BCCA. Being a board member that has contributed to the current set of certification standards published on the BCCA website (www.BCCA-CCA.org), I can hopefully speak to some of the issues your e-mail raises.
The current BCCA eligibility requirements (posted at http://www.bcca-cca.org/pdf/BCCA_Eligibility_Req_Application.pdf) includes a set of Educational Requirements, the Pathway 2 Classification to include the following:
Candidates who received formal or non-formal training in Allied Health field. (i.e.: medical Illustration, ocularistry, dental technology,
prosthetics and orthotics). The diploma or certificate must demonstrate a minimum AA degree or equivalent.
The Minimum Course Requirements states that:
Pathway 2 candidates are required to complete ALL of the courses listed below, including:
Required Courses for Pathways 1 & 2:
• CPR/Advanced Life Support
• Privacy & Ethical Practices (i.e. HIPAA or equivalent Patient Privacy Practices training program)
• Infection Control Practices (i.e. Control of HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, MRSA infections training program)
Additional Courses* (5 of 8 required for Pathway 1; ALL required for Pathway 2):
• Human Anatomy OR specific Head & Neck Anatomy
• Pathophysiology OR Human Physiology
• Human or Animal Pathology
• Medical Terminology
• Chemistry (Inorganic or Organic) with lab OR Materials Science (i.e. dental materials or equivalent)
• Painting OR Watercolor
• Figure OR Portrait Drawing
• Figure OR Portrait Bust Sculpting
These should serve as a guideline for anyone wishing to pursue certification in clinical anaplastology and who are in the process of determining what educational coursework to take in preparation for a career as an anaplastologist.
Given the concentrated nature of the courses provided, it has been determined that graduates from the following programs meet the lesser Educational requirement as stipulated in the Pathway 1 classification:
List of BCCA recognized Anaplastology training programs
♦ University of Illinois at Chicago, Biomedical Visualization/Anaplastology (MS degree).
♦ King’s College Dental Institute Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology (MSc or PhD degrees)., London, England.
♦ National Naval Dental School Maxillofacial Technician Program (Certificate), Bethesda, Maryland.
♦ Stanford University Training Program in Anaplastology (Certificate), Palo Alto, California.
♦ Maxillofacial Prosthetic Technician Training Program (Certificate), U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, New York.
♦ Post Graduate Maxillofacial Prosthodontic Fellowships (ADA–accredited maxillofacial prosthodontic programs with Certificate)
I am aware that King's College London is offering a 3 year BSc degree in maxillofacial prosthetics as an online academic program (along with a clinical component that is arranged by individuals through local clinics/anaplastologists).
Apart from these structured programs, it is left to the individual to create their own Bachelor's "custom degree" using the Pathway 2 educational coursework listed above as a guide.
BCCA guidelines also stipulate 3 years of Supervised Clinical Training (can include educational years if supervised), Portfolio of Clinical Cases, and Letters of Reference requirements for certification eligibility (that is, to take the exam). Passing the exam thus represents the last step in obtaining certification. Continuing Educational Requirements ensure the candidate's ability to provide ongoing safe and effective care. This structure was put in place recognizing the need for candidates to obtain a great deal of ongoing knowledge before they should be allowed to work with patients on an independent basis.
While the BCCA guidelines does not represent an educational program, it does point to the necessary minimum educational elements of a program so that graduates that can be certified in the field. I urge anyone interested individuals, including those interested in developing a program in anaplastology to carefully review these standards as they represent the most current unified response to the question of what it takes to become an anaplastologist.
Juan R. Garcia, Jr., MA
Certified Clinical Anaplastologist and Medical Illustrator
Assistant Professor
Department of Art as Applied to Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
1830 E. Monument Street, Suite 7000
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone 410 955-8215; Fax 410 955-1085
Internet: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/medart/
E-mail: jgar...@jhmi.edu
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