Acor's
Education Program
Acor's commitment to Clinical Education is one of our greatest
priorities.
Comprised of accomplished instructors, with over 100 years of combined
pedorthic experience, we have conducted seminars throughout North America.
ABC has launched a new credential for individuals providing therapeutic shoes and fitting services. To become an ABC Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes (CFts), individuals must prove their competency by submitting:
Evidence of
2-part professional education:
• Step 1 - On-Line Program
• Step 2 - Live Program
• On-the-Job experience including five hundred (500) hours patient
contact
• Further information and CFts applications are available at www.abcop.org
Step
1 – ACOR Orthopaedic Inc. /NCPA – “Online” Program
To access the therapeutic foot care online (“home study”) certificate
program modules go to:
http://www.ncpanet.org/nipco/programs/tshoefitter.php
2. Click the Register Now button to set up an account.
3. When presented with the billing screen, enter your credit card information as requested and click the Submit button. On-Line Course Fee = $175.
4. On the next screen, enter your SS# and License# (pharmacists only) as requested and click the Continue button.
5. Complete the 6 modules at your convenience.
6. You must complete the On-line portion before attending the Live portion.
| On-Line Program Titles | |
| Module 1 | Anatomy and Terminology of the Lower Extremity |
| Module 2 | Gait |
| Module 3 | Diabetes |
| Module 4 | Common Foot Disorders |
| Module 5 | Sports-Related Lower Extremity Injuries |
| Module 6 | Pedorthic Management of Foot Disorders |
To register for the “Live” program, please contact Acor Orthopaedic, Inc. at
800-237-2267, option 2.
1. Tell your Customer Service Representative which class you wish to attend.
2. Please provide your credit card information for the Live Course Fee of $175.
| "Live" Program Titles - 8 hour class |
| Orthotic Materials |
| Patient Evaluation |
| Selection and Fitting |
| Professional Ethics |
| Demonstrations: Patient Evaluation, Selection & Fitting, and Direct Molding |
| Hands on Patient Evaluation |
| Documentation and Billing |