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BOC Approved Entry-Level Fitter Education Providers
The links below navigate directly to each education provider’s course listing page, where available.
American Breast Care: American Breast Care offers orthotic training programs for ABC-manufactured post-mastectomy products, designed to improve patient quality of life.
Amoena: Amoena manufactures a variety of products for post-breast surgery care, including prostheses, bras, and post-surgical products. Fit Specialist Seminars prepare fitters to provide Amoena products based on the specific procedures that a client has undergone during breast surgery.
CFS Allied Health Education:Allied Health Education provides entry-level orthotic fitter education courses, as well as pedorthic entry-level and continuing education opportunities.
Donjoy (DJO):(Fitter course information posted by DJO Healthcare Services) Donjoy offers fitter education courses for its rehabilitative orthotic products.
Kassel Group, Inc.:The Kassel Group provides educational resources to healthcare providers in the orthotic and prosthetic industry, the DME field and other allied healthcare segments.
The Medical Careers Institute at Coordinated Health:Medical Careers Institute offers orthotic fitter programs as well as educational opportunities in other healthcare fields throughout the year.
Surgical Appliance Industries (SAI): SAI educates healthcare professionals on using SAI’s devices in the field in order to serve and educate patients effectively. SAI provides a variety of orthotic products, including compression hosiery and post-mastectomy care items.
Trulife: Trulife specializes in the development, manufacturing, and education of products relating to orthopedics, breast care, prosthetics, and pressure care. Trulife ensures that healthcare professionals have the knowledge and education to properly choose and fit products, improving patient treatment.
Certification Study Resources
O&P Study and Reference Guides: O&P Study and Reference Guides specializes in reference materials designed to help orthotic and prosthetic certification candidates understand, prepare and sit for all areas of the exams. The site offers study guides, practice exams, clinical case study scenarios and a bloodborne pathogens program that meets most state and local regulations.
For O&P and DME Professionals:
Associations for O&P Professionals
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists: AAOP promotes professionalism and furthers educational and professional excellence, supporting the mission of practitioners to provide quality service to patients needing orthotic and prosthetic devices.
American Association for Homecare: AAHomecare supports providers who serve patients requiring home medical service for medical equipment, therapies, services, and other supplies.
American Association of Orthotic Fitters: AAOF’s mission is to advance the education and representation of orthotic fitters. The association also strives to improve the practice of Orthotic Fitters by way of improved educational standards and political action.
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association: AOPA raises awareness of the O&P industry and participates in legal and governmental discussions and policy making that impacts the industry.
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics: ISPO sets the international standards for knowledge and care in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. The society presents research and relevant information and promotes worldwide recognition of the profession and promotes the development of O&P practice in developing countries.
Pedorthic Footwear Association: PFA represents the pedorthic profession within the healthcare arena. Through the association, pedorthists extend their knowledge in order to better manage and alleviate problems caused by disease, overuse or injury.
Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratory Association: PFOLA is dedicated to enhancing the value of custom prescription foot orthotics to medical professionals and the public through education, accreditation, research and advocacy.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America: RESNA is a professional society for individuals and organizations interested in technology and disability. RESNA contributes to the public welfare through scientific, literary, professional and educational activities by supporting the development, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge and practice pertaining to rehabilitation and assistive technology.
Professional Buying Groups
Essentially Women: EW is a mastectomy fitter purchasing group. In addition to offering members discounts on products for patients, EW offers opportunities to expand and enhance practitioner knowledge through educational programs.
The VGM Group: VGM is a national buying group for orthotic and prosthetic practitioners and other related fields including respiratory and HME.
Industry News Resources
360 Orthotics and Prosthetics: 360 O&P allows practitioners to share information, educate others, and to provide reliable information about technologies and experiences within the orthotic and prosthetic community.
HME Business: HME Business provides news, legislative updates, product and technology reviews, and education relative to the business aspects of the in home medical equipment industry.
HME News: HME News covers topics affecting the home medical equipment industry, including medical advice and information on equipment providers. The site also allows for community member experiences, opinions, and reviews on products related to the medical industry.
inMotion Magazine: inMotion Magazine, a publication of the Amputee Coalition of America, showcases articles written by leading healthcare providers in the orthotics, prosthetics and rehabilitation field. The magazine provides readers with news regarding technology and products in order to increase healthcare and improve mobility.
Lower Extremity Review: LER delivers news and research to practitioners responsible for lower extremity care, including orthotists, prosthetists and pedorthists. This news source aims to bridge the information gap between practitioners and manufacturers of products treating lower extremity injuries.
O&P Almanac: The O&P Almanac is a comprehensive guide and monthly publication published by AOPA. The magazine provides information on current issues and events in the industry, as well as advice from experts and product showcases and services available to the orthotic and prosthetic industry.
O&P Business News: This publication provides orthotic and prosthetic industry news ranging from the impacts of healthcare regulation and industry trends to product and service reviews.
oandp.com: Managed by O&P Edge Magazine, this online resource provides articles on research, news and trends in the orthotic and prosthetic industry. The site also features comprehensive resources on a variety of industry topics, plus products and services available to industry practitioners.
Practice-Related Resources
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: This is the official CMS resource for DME suppliers. Visit this page for information on the provider enrollment process, billing and payment, competitive bidding, and other related topics.
The Foot and Ankle Web Index: The Foot and Ankle Index provides information to patients regarding foot ailments, makes product recommendations to patients and podiatric physicians, and lists the links of informative resources related to the podiatric health field.
Wound Care Information Network: The Wound Care Information Network provides wound care education to patients, clinicians, and hospital administrators.
The Wound Care Institute, Inc: The WCI promotes advancement in wound care and diabetic foot care through their educational seminars and research reviews.
For Patients and the O&P Community:
Charitable Organizations
International Paralympic Committee: The IPC enables athletes to achieve sporting excellence and opportunities ranging from the beginner to the elite level. The committee organizes the winter and summer Paralympics Games and serves as the international federation for nine sports.
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund: OPAF provides sports programs for users of orthotics and prosthetics, facilitates the education of O&P professionals, coordinates support for Paralympic Games and raises public awareness.
Member Groups and Informational Resources
AgingCare.com: AgingCare is an online community providing a support, product information, and updated resources that assist and educate caregivers to the elderly.
Amputee Coalition of America: The ACA is a national non-profit organization that supports individuals who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences.
American Diabetes Association: The ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of those who are currently living with diabetes through research, service and practice.
Arthritis Foundation: The Arthritis Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and overall wellbeing of those living with arthritis. The foundation offers public health education, conducts evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life, and provides evidence and support from medical professionals.
The Foot Health Network: Foot.com is a comprehensive foot health site that provides viewers with reliable and extensive information about foot disorders, causes and concerns for each disorder, and recommended foot care products.