BOC CMF Certification Process
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Successful completion of an approved entry-level education program. For a list of approved programs, go to http://www.bocusa.org/resources#r6.
Note: Only your application payment is due at this time. While you may indicate for which exam period you would like to be considered, the exam fee is not required to be submitted until you are approved to register for the exam. Please be advised that no exam scores will be released until your exam fee(s) payment is received in full. You can view our Exam Scheduling page here.
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Submit application with appropriate fee and required documentation, which includes proof of meeting eligibility criteria
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You will receive notification of approval to begin your exam series following a review of your application and eligibility requirements.
- Multiple Choice Examination (MCE)
The MCE exam assesses the knowledge base required for the profession. You’ll have three hours for completion of this segment, consisting of 60 multiple choice questions. This test is computer-administered. The Mastectomy Fitter Detailed Content Outline provides a comprehensive description of all practice areas on which you will be tested. Instructions are available to help you fully utilize the outline for exam preparation purposes.NOTE: From the date you submit your application, you have a total of three years to register for and successfully complete this examination.
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Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of this exam.
CMF Exam
The BOC examination series has been developed to ascertain your competence as a mastectomy fitter. The examinations have been developed in conjunction with accomplished subject matter experts and authorities in the field, as well as item writers, psychometricians and test development professionals. Test questions and procedures are based on national job requirements as determined by an analysis of practice conducted by BOC every five years. BOC exam preparation resources are available to assist you in preparing and studying for your examination.
Your certification must be renewed annually.
As a BOC CMF, you will need to fulfill continuing education requirements.





