Orthotic Fitter Course

Distance Learning + 2 day Lab

October 8th and 9th 8 am - 5 pm

Therepeutic Shoe Fitter Course

Distance Learning + 1 Day Lab

October 10th 8 am - 5 pm

Orthotic Fitter -This course is a full spectrum study in Orthotics and qualifies as the prerequisite course of study for BOC - Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF) or ABC - Certified Fitter Orthotics (CFo).   This Orthotic Fitter Course will include all the required courses by distance learning. You will be provided with special 24/7 access to the course material via the internet on our distance learning website until completed. You can complete this course on your schedule which will save you from having to attend a full five day course and being away from your office during business hours. Once complete it will be followed by a two day face-to-face lab on October 8th and 9th from 8 am - 5:00 pm in Baltimore, Maryland.

 

Therapeutic Shoe Fitter- This course can be taken in conjunction with the Orthotic Fitter Course or Stand Alone also.   Either way the course will include all the required courses by distance learning, available on the internet 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office. This course is a full spectrum study and qualifies as the prerequisite course of study for  ABC - Certified Shoe Fitter (CFts).  Once complete it will be followed by a face-to-face lab on October 10th from 8 am - 5 pm and will include the basic fitting techniques for therapeutic shoes and inserts and a multitude of different techniques to address accommodations to shoes/inserts which are in harmony with the scope of care of a therapeutic shoe fitter.

Each session contains the required courses to meet the NCOPE standards as certification prerequisite requirements for ABC and/or BOC. Candidates must complete each course and pass each course exam with an 80% or better score prior to attending the live face-to-face labs.

During the face-to-face you will receive instructions on how to fit the required orthoses and will be evaluated on your fitting competence. The final face-to-face labs which will be held at:

1181 Winterson Road
Linthicum, MD 21090

For Hotel Reservations

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Seating is Limited and our classes fill up fast!

So Register TODAY!

Register your attendance with the "Register Now" button below.

This class will fill up fast.

When you meet the education, experience and examination requirements by the Certifying Board and become a Certified Orthotic Fitter you may qualify to fit certain Pre-Fabricated Orthoses*.

* State Licensure Laws and scopes of practice apply.

Orthotic Fitter Course $599.00

 

Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course $299.00

 

Combination Orthotic/Therapeutic Shoe Fitter $799.00

What our participants are saying:

" I was in your October 2013 San Diego class... I took and passed my orthotic fitter exam in January... I can't thank you enough for the preperation... the exam was tough but the information you provided online and with the hands on... was exceptional. 

Thank you again for the top notch education you and your staff provided."                                  David Garcia COF

" I just wanted to drop you a quick note. I attended the fitter course when you were in Denver this past October. I took and passed my exam last week! Thank you again for the course and test prep. "

Thanks again, Cheryl Z CFm

From the Dallas class, "I passed the ABC last week but I enjoyed the materials. I appreciate it. The ABC exam was pretty difficult, I was very happy to pass."

Thank you, Amanda, CFo

"Thank you Mr. Jim and everyone with O&P Education for being wonderful teachers and instructors along my journey;) I attended your orthotic fitters class in Fall of 2011 in Portland, OR;) Today I finally took the BOC Orthotic Fitters exam and passed!!! I look forward to working with you all when it comes to any classes in this field;) Mr. Jim is the best and has been in contact with me ever since we met! You are a great mentor and you truly care about your students and how you can help them!!! I highly recommend O&P Education!!!! Thank you all sooo much!"

Thank You, Jenny D, COF

  

  

Orthotic Fitter Course Outline: 

Distance Learning On-line sessions:

• Practice Management, Medical Terminology
• Tools & Techniques
• Anatomy - Physiology
• Cervical Anatomy and Orthotic applications
• Gait Analysis
• SOAP Notes
• Biomechanics
• Spinal Anatomy and Orthotic applications
• Kinesiology Lower Extremity
• Lower Extremity Anatomy and Orthotic applications
• Diabetic Foot, Anatomy and Therapeutic Shoe Fitting
• Compliance
• Hazard Communications
• Kinesiology Upper Quarter
• Upper Extremity Anatomy and Orthotic applications
• Venous Insufficiencies
• Lymphedema
• HIPAA privacy and security
• Ethics

Face to Face Labs

 First Live Lab Day

• Face to Face Labs - Spinal Lab, Lower Anatomy Lab

Second Live Lab Day

• Face to Face Labs - Lower Anatomy Lab, Venous Insufficiency Lab, Foot Lab, Upper Anatomy Lab

 

Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course Outline:

Distance Learning On-line sessions: 

• Practice Management
• Common Foot Pathologies and Deformities
• Foot Measurement, Shoe Fitting and Selection
• Medical Terminology
• Writing proper SOAP notes
• Biomechanics
• Compliance
• Complications Associated with the Diabetic Foot
• Gait Analysis
• HIPAA
• Ethics-Risk Management
• Anatomy of the Foot
• Hazard Communication.

 Live Lab

• Face to Face Lab, includes shoes, inserts and many different approved shoe/insert accommodations.

Register Now!       LIMITED SEATING REGISTER TODAY!

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