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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BOC COF Certification Process

  1. Successful completion of an approved entry-level education program – courses available on our continuing education listing.

    2. Note: Only your application payment is due at this time. While you may indicate for which  exam period you would like to be considered, exam fees are not required to be submitted until you are approved to begin your exam series. 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.

  2. Submit application with appropriate fee and required documentation, which includes proof of meeting eligibility criteria

  3. You will receive notification of approval to begin your exam series following a review of your application and eligibility requirements.

       

    COF Exam Series

    The BOC examination series has been developed to ascertain your competence as an orthotic 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 based on 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 examinations.

    To become a BOC COF, you must successfully complete:

    1. 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 100 multiple choice questions. This exam is computer-administered. The Orthotic 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.

      BOC Exam Preparation Resources are available to assist you in preparing and studying for your exam series.

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      NOTE: From the date you submit your application, you have a total of three years to register for and successfully complete all examinations.

  4. Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of this exam.