Your ability to fit a patient with a post-mastectomy orthotic device is essential to your profession. But providing a device does not guarantee your patient’s ability to properly use it. Being a mastectomy fitter requires you not only provide devices, but also effectively educate your patient on how to successfully use what you have provided to improve her quality of life.

That is why you as a candidate are required to have a significant period of patient care experience under a certified practitioner to be eligible to take the exam. While education is fundamental to learning your practice skills, the patient care experience you bring to the exam is indispensable.

Eligibility Prerequisites for Mastectomy Fitter Certification

Education Requirement

To be eligible to take the mastectomy fitter examination, an applicant must demonstrate successful completion of a BOC-approved entry-level education program through a fitter school or education provider.

Patient Care and Experience Requirement

An eligible candidate will have a minimum of 500 hours (approximately 13 weeks of full-time work) of documented patient care. For auditing purposes, patient logs should be maintained and kept readily available.

Reciprocity

BOC offers reciprocity for mastectomy fitters who are currently certified. Reciprocity allows eligible post-mastectomy professionals to earn BOC certification through credentials currently held through other certifying bodies. Candidates may submit their current, valid certificate and are not required to submit proof of eligibility or sit for the BOC exam. To take advantage of this opportunity, complete and submit the reciprocity application along with a copy of your current certification.