The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC), founded in 1984, is an independent, not-for-profit agency dedicated to meeting the demands for quality patient care by offering highly valued credentials for practitioners and suppliers of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) care and durable medical equipment (DME) services.

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"I really appreciate what BOC does and has done for the O and P field over the last several years. I am very privileged to be a part of this group and look forward to working in this field."
Jason Eddy, BOCP, LOP.

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Why Choose BOC for Certification?

BOC Certification Assures Your Patients Of Quality Care
BOC certification has been trusted by patients, physicians, professional organizations, government agencies, and the general public for over 25 years as a mark of:

  • a credible and competent practice,

  • current and up-to-date credentials, and

  • an assurance of patient safety.

Get Certified On Your Schedule
BOC's certification programs are very flexible. You can become a certified practitioner on your terms, as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible by:

  • completing each step of the process at your convenience,

  • taking your Multiple Choice Examinations year round rather than a brief testing window,

  • receiving your Multiple Choice Examination results instantly,

  • rescheduling any exam you need to cancel at no additional expense, and

  • taking up to three years from the day you submit your application to complete the process.

Get One-To-One Help Through Each Step
BOC's staff will support you through the entire certification process (and after you're certified) with our personalized, one-to-one approach. Once you pass your exams, we will assist you in managing your credits so that you can take control of your professional development. And if you are interested in earning more than one certification, we are here to help manage the process.

For more details, please review the page on becoming certified.

 

Get Recognized Credentials

BOC’s certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and BOC is a proud member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). You can rest assured that BOC certification is highly valued throughout the healthcare community.    

BOC Shipping Program

Interested in receiving discounts?

PartnerShip®, the endorsed shipping management provider of BOC, offers shipping discounts for BOC-certified individuals and BOC-accredited facilities. Certified individuals and accredited facilities that enroll in the BOC Shipping Program will receive significant discounts on select FedEx® services, as well as on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipments arranged through PartnerShip. Learn more.


Continue Your Professional Growth With Continuing Education

We offer great flexibility in the way you earn your continuing education units (CEUs). Instead of requiring CEUs annually, our continuing education requirements are set up on a five-year cycle. You can complete all of your CEUs in one year or spread them out over the five years if it's more difficult to take time away from your professional commitments.

BOC certificants demonstrate their ongoing commitment to professionalism through annual renewal. To renew and maintain certification, you must meet BOC’s renewal requirements and adhere to the ethical and professional guidelines of the BOC Code of Ethics, as well as comply with all applicable BOC policies. For more information, please visit the certification renewal page.

 

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