American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. Therapeutic Shoe Fitter 330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 210, Alexandria VA 22314
http://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx
An ABC Certified Fitter-therapeutic shoes is a health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to provide non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custom multi-density inserts. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management.
Work Experience Required? YesOral or Written Exam Required? Yes Renewal Required? Every 5 Year(s) Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? YesRenew through Re-Examination? NoRenew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? NoDoes applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
