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CFS Allied Health Education ABC® / NCOPE Approved Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes Program
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The ABC® Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes
credential is for individuals who fit non-custom therapeutic shoes. With a greater need for competent, reliable, and ethical patient care as it pertains to those who live with diabetes and the symptoms attributed to the disease, it is necessary to hold those responsible to a higher standard. The fitter of therapeutic shoe certification is awarded as an attestation of competency for the public, those who require orthotic/prosthetic services as a result of diabetes, and those in other health professions. The awarding of an ABC® fitter certification provides the certified fitter with an appropriate and meaningful recognition of professional competence. Applicants for certification are required to complete established educational, experiential requirements. Scope of Practice - ABC® Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes An ABC® certified fitter of therapeutic shoes is an individual trained and qualified in the provision of non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custom diabetic multi-density inserts. A certified fitter of therapeutic shoes is competent to practice within the scope of non-custom therapeutic footwear only. The ABC® certified fitter of therapeutic shoes is bound by the ABC® Code of Professional Responsibility, which is enforced by a Professional Discipline program. The ABC® certified fitter of therapeutic shoes is obligated to support and conform to professional responsibilities that promote and assure the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession. The time-limited certification is based on participation in the Mandatory Continuing Education program. Eligibility Criteria:
Fitter Examinations:
Tuition & Fees: Certification Awarded Maintaining Fitter Certification Distance Learning Program (DLP) Details A minimum of 16 contact hours will be required. The program consists of an 12-hour self-paced online component that is comprised of Flash-based narrated PowerPoint lectures, labs, self assessments and videos followed by a brief virtual web-meeting one-on-one class covering the hands-on and lab components. It is ideal for the busy professional that has intermediate computer skills and shoe fitting experience. Online (Done before attending the Web-based Virtual Class)
Web-based Virtual Class (Call to schedule) Patient Evaluation & Techniques Pedograph, Patient Evaluation & Foot Assessment Labs Foot Measurement, Shoe Fitting & Selection / Shoe Fitting Lab Shoe Lacing / Shoe Adjustment Labs
1 + 1 Online Program Details A minimum of 16 contact hours will be required. The program consists of an 8-hour online component that is comprised of Flash-based narrated PowerPoint lectures followed by an 8-hour live class covering the hands-on and lab components. It is ideal for the busy professional that has intermediate computer skills. Online (Done before attending Class Day)
Class Day 08:30 am – 09:45am Entrance, Progress Note & Exit Labs 09:45 am – 10:00 am Break 10:00 am – 12:00 am Patient Evaluation & Techniques 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Lunch 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Pedograph, Patient Evaluation & Diabetic Foot Assessment Lab 02:30 pm – 02:45 pm Break 02:45 am – 04:30 am Foot Measurement, Shoe Fitting & Selection / Shoe Fitting Lab 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm Shoe Lacing / Shoe Adjustment Labs
2-Day Live! Program Details This live program is designed for those individuals that enjoy the live interaction between instructor and fellow students. It ideal for the older, non-traditional student to have the opportunity to ask questions and receive individual attention. A minimum of 16 contact hours will be required. The 16 hours does not include breaks or lunch.
Day 1 08:30 am – 10:00am Anatomy of the Foot 10:00 am – 10:15 am Break 10:15 am – 12:00 am Terminology 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Lunch 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Material Science 02:30 pm – 02:45 pm Break 02:45 pm – 05:30 pm Common Foot Pathologies
Day 2 08:30 am – 09:45am Patient Evaluation & Techniques 09:45 am – 10:00 am Break 10:00 am – 12:00 am Foot Measurement, Shoe Fitting & Selection 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Lunch 01:00 pm – 02:45 pm Diabetic Complications 02:45 pm – 03:00 pm Break 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm Documentation 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm Professional Ethics
Cost (Per Student) and Location: The 1 + 1 Online format course fee is $295 for 1 day of online and 1 day of live instruction. The 2-day Live! format course fee is $395 for 2 days of live instruction. The DLP format course fee is $295 for 100% online instruction. No travel required!
Our live classes are held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, arrangements for private classes at your location may be made for an additional fee (Travel expenses and meeting room, if required) with a minimum of 4 students. Please call (918) 266-3678 to register or for more information.
Call (918) 266-3678 to register or use form below to register online Questions about the law in your state? Thanks to our sponsors for their support! Access Online Portion of Program Here (Password Required)
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