Pedorthic Newswire Issue # 353

February 24, 2010, Issue #353

DISCUSSION

Send your comments, questions, responses, articles or case studies to Pedorthic Newswire at editor@pedorthicnewswire.com. Your emails will be reviewed by pedorthists and the editors of Pedorthic Newswire, and selected submissions will be posted in an upcoming issue for feedback from other readers. Please note: the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday for that week's issue.

PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH RESPONSES

Question: A response to a question in PM News recently noted that: "the best way to reduce your paper storage problem is to implement electronic health records (EHR). If you do this in the next year or two, you'll also benefit up to $44,000 from the stimulus bill." Does anyone know more about this?

- Robert Schwartz, C. Ped., Eneslow Pedorthic Enterprises

Response: From what my research I do not believe it has anything to do with DMEPOS suppliers but I have been working on getting that answer. The way it is written by CMS is it only applies to EP's and EP's are described as follow, quoting from the CMS website found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=3563 :

"CMS PROPOSES REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR) MEDICARE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced a proposed rule to implement the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) that provide incentive payments for the meaningful use of certified EHR technology. The Medicare EHR incentive program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals (EP), eligible hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) that are meaningful users of certified EHRs. The Medicaid EHR incentive program will provide incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals for efforts to adopt, implement or upgrade certified EHR technology or for meaningful use in the first year and for meaningful use for up to another five years.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will be issuing a closely related interim final rule with comment period that specifies the Secretary's adoption of an initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for EHRs. ONC will also issue a separate notice of proposed rulemaking related to the certification of health information technology. Providers must use such certified EHRs to qualify as meaningful users in the incentive programs.

MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PROFESSIONALS (EPs)

"A Medicare EP is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, a doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine, a doctor of podiatric medicine, a doctor of optometry, or a chiropractor, who is legally authorized to practice under state law. A qualifying EP is one who demonstrates meaningful use for the HER reporting period. Read the rest of this response here.

- Jim Hewlett CO, BOCO, CII

PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITHOUT RESPONSES

Question: I was wondering if anybody would know where we could find a used shoe finisher within the state of Washington or Oregon. We are looking for something basic with a 4"-5" wheel on one side and 1.5"-2" on the other. A used 5 in 1 or similar trimmer would be nice, too. Thanks for your help.

- Joe Eads, C.Ped, COF

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CMS Delays PECOS Implementation Again - This Time to January 3, 2011

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will delay until January 3, 2011, the implementation of Phase 2 of Change Request (CR) 6417 (Expansion of the Current Scope of Editing for Ordering/Referring Providers for Claims Processed by Medicare Carriers and Part B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)) and CR 6421 (Expansion of the Current Scope of Editing for Ordering/Referring Providers for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Claims Processed by Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)). CRs 6417 and 6421 are applicable to Part B claims only. Read more here.

SPONSOR NEWS

HEALTH AND INDUSTRY

Footwear Store Puts Women in Comfort Zone

As he discussed his retail venture Shoenique, Kevin Lennon used the words she and her maybe a dozen times each - as in "she doesn't want her mother's foot problems," or "we're not here to just sell her a shoe," or "she's tired of her feet hurting." He did this to talk about all his customers, really, or what might be considered a typical customer, although he wouldn't use that term 'typical' because his clientele varies in age from 25 to 65, and each individual who walks in the store is different.

But by using such phraseology, Lennon managed to effectively get his points across in a wide-ranging interview for this, the latest segment in BusinessWest's new Companies to Watch series. And the biggest point is that this store, opened in 1998, is focused on comfort and helping women find it, while also keeping the other eye on fashion. And as he elaborated on this message, Lennon made use of a term most wouldn't be familiar with: podorthists. Full Text

Source: Business West Online

Creditors Approve The Walking Co. Reorg Plan

The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. said that the unsecured creditors committee, established as a result of the company's voluntary filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has agreed to support the company's plan of reorganization filed last week and not pursue other alternatives.

"With this positive result, we are now looking to emerge from chapter as early as mid April," stated Andrew Feshbach, CEO of the Company. Full Text

Source: SportsOneSource Footwear Business Update

Injectible Foot Pillow Easing High Heel Pain

by Jean Enersen

Women have long had a love-hate relationship with high heels. No matter how much they hurt, they won't give them up. But now a local foot doctor is offering a new solution that takes the agony out of wearing heels. "This is the area where she was having a lot of discomfort, a lot of pain," said podiatrist Mikhail Burakovskiy.

The cause of Julia Hay's pain? High heeled boots and high-heeled shoes. "It was bad," said Julia. "It took me awhile once I took my shoe off that I could walk. I would usually have to sit down for 15 minutes and just wait and then I could start walking again."

Pain or no pain, Julia didn't want to have to give up her high heels. Burakovskiy, with the Advanced Foot and Ankle Clinic, realized he was fighting a losing battle with his patients. "No matter how I'm going to try to persuade them, they're still going to do it. So I was looking for a solution to solve that problem," said Burakovskiy.

The solution is an injection called a foot pillow that works like an internal orthotic. Full Text

Source: King 5 News

Doctor Paying Back $419,330

A Lexington, KY podiatrist and his company, with an office in Frankfort, have agreed to pay $419,330 for submitting false claims to Medicaid, Medicare and the Office of Personnel Management. The settlement agreement says Dr. Michael C. Allen and Lexington Foot and Ankle PSC submitted false claims between January 2002 and February 2007 in violation of the Federal False Claims Act.

...In the settlement agreement, the U.S. contends that Allen and Lexington Foot and Ankle engaged in:

*Falsely billing government programs for orthotic shoe inserts.

*Charging for follow-up visits for the fitting of prescribed orthotics that should have been included in the initial consultation and prescription of the orthotics. Full Text

Source: The State Journal

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DIABETES

Oxygen Therapy Speeds Recovery of Diabetic Wounds

George Owens of Montgomery might have been skep tical when he first walked into the hyperbaric chamber room at the Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center on the Jackson Hospital campus. What he saw were three long white tubes covered in curved Plexiglas with sealed doors at one end.

On first glance, it looks like something from a sci-fi movie set. And that's fitting, because experts say the difference hyperbaric oxygen treatment is making in wound patients' lives is on the cutting edge of medicine -- not science fiction, but science fact. Spending time in the chamber probably saved the right foot of 67-year-old Owens, who was diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago.

Like many diabetics, Owens had developed severe foot problems, leading to the removal of the big toe of his right foot. Full Text

Source: MontgomeryAdviser.com

Cholesterol Drugs Up Diabetes Risk Slightly: Study

People on cholesterol-lowering statins are 9 percent more likely to develop diabetes, but this small absolute risk is outweighed by the drugs' heart-protecting properties, researchers said on Wednesday.

The finding is unlikely to dent the use of best-selling pills like Pfizer Inc's Lipitor and AstraZeneca Plc's Crestor by the majority of patients. It could, however, prompt a rethink among those with low cardiovascular risk factors who are tempted to take statins to prevent future heart disease.

Statins are among the most successful drugs of all time and have been credited with preventing millions of heart attacks and strokes. They generally have few adverse side effects. Full Text

Source: Reuters

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Li Ning to Unveil First U.S. Retail Location

Li Ning, the Chinese athletic apparel and footwear company, unveiled its first U.S. retail store and showroom located in the heart of Portland, Oregon's Pearl District. Sponsored athlete Baron Davis of the Los Angeles Clippers was on hand to introduce his first Li-Ning game shoe, the "BD Doom."

The company is entering the U.S. market with a limited offering focused on basketball, kung-fu, table tennis and badminton products, all of which are available at www.li-ningusa.com. Full Text

Source: SportsOneSource Footwear Business Update

BECOMING A CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST

Join A Growing Service Profession: Pedorthics

Pedorthics is a professional field covering the design, manufacture, modification and/or fit of footwear. Pedorthics encompasses shoes, orthoses and foot devices that prevent or alleviate foot problems caused by disease, overuse, injury or congenital defect. Certified Pedorthists work with patients and their footwear to conform to a doctor's footwear prescription as part of the patient's treatment

To become a certified pedorthist, you must take a pre-determined number of course hours in pedorthics and pass a certifying examination overseen by either The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics® or Board for Certification/Accreditation, Int'l. Both the ABC and BOC are independent certification bodies that set standards for the profession and offer certifications that are recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

More information, including FAQ's

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics information on the step-by-step process of becoming a pedorthist

Board of Certification/Accreditation International

For information on the Canadian certifying organization:The Pedorthic Association of Canada

ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BECOMING A CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Click here to view a detailed calendar including dates and locations, information and pricing.

CFS Allied Health Education: Pedorthic Certification: Exam Review.This review is focused on supplying the student with the skills and knowledge needed to pass the ABC Certified Pedorthic exam by presenting exam-like questions, exploring possible answers, and discussing rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Contact CFS Allied Health Education at (918) 266-3678 or visit http://www.learnpedorthics.com/ for more information.

*ABC and The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics are registered trademarks of the The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., which is not affiliated with CFS Allied Health Education and does not endorse this review.

ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE 1-on-1 or Group Tutoring Available; Eneslow Training & Tutoring Program, Individual and Small Group Program

WHO SHOULD COME:

Those who wish to prepare for the Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes or the

Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course and Exam, also those who wish to improve their pedorthic, sales, retailing, biomechanics and business skills or those who need a refresher course;

SUBJECTS: PEDORTHICS - SALES -RETAIL MANAGEMENT

Pedorthic Assessment - Pedorthic Shoe Fitting - Pedorthic Solutions Footwear - Foot Orthotics

Foot Products - Ready-made - Custom Shoe Constructions and Designs

Shoe Modifications - Casting and Evaluation Techniques for Custom Shoes & Orthotics - Business and Practice Management Finance & Administration

Forecasting & Budgeting - Buying & Inventory Control Marketing & Advertising Professional Responsibility - Safety - Human Resources Biomechanics Pediatrics

Pathology of Diseases and Malalignments

HANDS-ON 1-ON-1 INSTRUCTION

$150/ hour for individual training

GROUP TRAINING

$125/hour per person for two or more participants in the same program at the same time

$100/hour per person for five or more participants in the same program at the same time

Fee: Two hour minimum

HANDS-ON 1-ON-1 TRAINING WITH ROBERT S. SCHWARTZ, CPED, OR DR. JUSTIN WERNICK, DPM, CPED

$250/hour for individual training &

$200/hour per person for group training

Added Value: An insider's look into the retail, pedorthic, sales, store operations, and business management of Eneslow.

ABC and BOC points may be applied for.

ENESLOW PEDORTHIC INSTITUTE, 470 Park Avenue South at 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016. Call for more info (212) 477-2300 (Ask for Sarah Goldberg, CPED) (212) 353-2876 Fax

email: epi@eneslow.com or visit http://eneslow.com/epi

Pro-Learn, LLC announces its new CAPE approved Pedorthic Pre-certification program

Pro-Learn's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pedorthic Education (CAPE) to provide Levels 1, 2 and 3 of pedorthic pre-certification coursework required by ABC and BOC to become eligible to apply and sit for board examination. ProLearn utilizes the latest technology in Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms. This is the same Distance Learning Program technology model used by advanced O & P schools used to deliver their curriculum. This allows maximum flexibility in our programs that gives the student choices that fit their busy lifestyle, level of experience and learning style. Programs vary from three-week, live classes to completing the coursework completely online (Experienced, advanced degree holding healthcare professionals only). Our staff and faculty is composed of degree holding healthcare professionals who are Pedorthists, Nurses, O & P, Professional Pedorthic Educators and Physicians.

Please visit www.pro-learn.com or email cmartin@pro-learn.com for more information to assist you or your staff in making a decision on the right option for you, your business, your family, and your lifestyle.

COURSES

MARCH, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: March 6-15, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

Tuition includes Dormitory Housing and Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport and the RMPI school. Note: limited availability and by confirmed reservation only. Private Apartment Housing is also available by request and comparably priced within walking distance from the RMPI.

MAY, 2010

May 7, Foot Solutions 1-day Cram Session. Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For Application And Fee Information Contact:

Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com

Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com

Dr. William Faddock - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com

May 10 - 21, Foot Solutions Pre-Cert class. Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For Application And Fee Information Contact:

Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com

Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com

Dr. William Faddock - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: May 15-24, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

JUNE, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: June 4-14, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

June 30, Foot Solutions 1-day Cram Session. Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For Application And Fee Information Contact:

Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com

Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com

Dr. William Faddock - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com

AUGUST, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: August 7-16, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone 765-557-7216.

August 9 - 20, Foot Solutions Pre-Cert class. Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For Application And Fee Information Contact:

Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com

Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com

Dr. William Faddock - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com

SEPTEMBER, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: September 18-27, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

OCTOBER, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: October 9-18, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

NOVEMBER, 2010

November 12, Foot Solutions 1-day Cram Session. Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the certificate needed in all three levels to sit for the C. Ped. Exam. The facility is located at 2359 Windy Hill Road, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067. For Application And Fee Information Contact:

Tracy Strickland - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 206 Tstrickland@Footsolutions.Com

Betty Hubauer - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 201 Betty@Footsolutions.Com

Dr. William Faddock - 1-866-338-2597 Ext: 209 Bfaddock@Footsolutions.Com

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: November 13-22, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Condensed course hours available upon successful completion of pre-entrance exam. Scholarships Available - Please visit our website at www.rmpi.org or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

DECEMBER, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" has uniquely designed courses to provide pedorthic pre-certification education for the retail, clinical or biomechanical knowledge seeking pedorthist. Course dates for Levels 1-3 in a variety of locations in the United States, Hong Kong, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: December 4-13, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana - Holiday Scholarship Available - Please visit our website or contact pam@rmpi.org - Phone: 765-557-7216.

BECOME AN ABC THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER

For information on Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.

Aetrex Worldwide Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Courses

March

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: March 3 (Little Rock, AR), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: March 17 (St. Charles, MO), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: March 18 (Charleston, WV), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: March 24 (Greensboro, NC), $195.

April

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: April 27 (Phoenix, AZ), $195.

May

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: May 11 (Las Vegas, NV) (Medtrade West), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: May 25 (Nashville, TN), $195.

July

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: July 16 (Teaneck, NJ), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: July 21 (Columbia, SC), $195.

August

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: August 24 (Portland, OR), $195.

September

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: September 16 (Cincinnati, OH), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: September 30 (Mobile, AL), $195.

October

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 7 (Oakland, CA), $195.

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 9 (Los Angeles, CA), $195.

November

Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: November 15 (Atlanta, GA) (Medtrade Atlanta), $195.

OTHER THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER COURSES

MARCH, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" is offering a Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course - March 30 - 31. Two Options: 1 Day Online, One Day Live or Two Days Live. Contact: pam@rmpi.org.

ONGOING THERAPEUTIC SHOE FITTER COURSES

CFS Allied Health Education is pleased to announce their new ABC Approved Therapeutic Shoe Educational Course. An ABC certified fitter of Therapeutic shoes is an individual trained and qualified in the provision of non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custom diabetic multi-density inserts. This two-day course fulfills the educational requirements needed to apply for the ABC Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes credential. To learn more, please visit CFS Allied Health Education's website at http://www.learnpedorthics.com/ for course dates or call (918) 266-3678.

CFS Allied Health Education is pleased to announce its new BOC approved Orthotic Fitter Distance Learning Program. This program incorporates advanced Web-based instruction coupled with a three day live hands-on Learning Activity covering head-to-toe prefab orthotic fitting, fracture bracing, basic shoe fitting and basic mastectomy fitting. Additional modules are available at no extra charge for BOC Orthotist exam review. Tuition is $495. See www.certifiedorthoticfitter.com for schedule or call (918) 266-3678 to enroll. Fellow Pedorthists: Do not miss this opportunity to increase your scope of practice and income in these challenging times!!!

- Rick E. Sevier BS Ed. BOCO C. Ped. - CFS Allied Health Education

INTERNSHIPS

Internship Course with The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics: Pedorthic Clinical or Manufacturing Internships Available. Daily, Weekly or Extended Internship Courses Available. Experience clinical settings in Orthopaedic, Podiatric, Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Clinics as well as experience in a BAPFOL approved functional foot orthosis laboratory. We specialize in diabetic wound care as well as pediatric and adult biomechanics. Your internship hours can earn you an Associates Degree In Pedorthic Biomechanics or be used as continuing medical education hours. Please contact Pam Haig at 765-557-7216 or pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org.

Comfort Shoe Specialists, state of the art retail pedorthic facility, offers internships for on the job training requirements in beautiful St. Louis. Room is available as an option. Call Edith James, Certified Pedorthist, at 314-822-3300 -- or email Edith@ComfortShoe.com

UPCOMING COURSES FOR CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST & ALLIED PROFESSIONALS

Submit course listings to: editor@pedorthicnewswire.com

2010 COURSES AND EVENTS

MONTHLY AND ONGOING

Riecken's Orthotic Labs - 800-331-8040; SAFIO Class, Second Friday of every month, at 5115 Oak Grove Rd., Evansville, IN. Four casting stands provided, limited to 8 students. Contact Darlene at the above number for more information.

Traveling Courses To Your Area sponsored by The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school. Please contact us to discuss your needs at phone: 765-557-7216. Email: pam@pedorthicbiomechanics.org or visit our Web site at: http://www.pedorthicbiomechanics.org/.

The Robert M. Palmer, M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics, Inc. a not-for-profit pedorthic school: Advanced Manufacturing - 50 Hour Course - Approved For 49.5 CME's for Pedorthists by the ABC. This course is designed to teach BAPFOL standards in manufacturing functional feet orthoses and provide an introduction to advanced biomechanical posting. Class size is limited to two students. For more information or to customize a course to meet your manufacturing educational needs, please email pam@rmpi.org or phone 765-557-7216. Tuition cost: $2K - includes housing and transportation to and from the airport and school.

The National Shoe Retailers Association is pleased to bring training and CEs directly to you, without the additional cost of travel, food, lodging, registration fees or lost work time. Our affordable WISER Sales Training DVD makes in-house training easy and there's now an online exam for Continuing Education credits from ABC and BOC.

WISER Sales Training provides quality training for new sales associates and re-motivates experienced sales staff. The DVD format makes it easy for employees to train at times convenient for them, and for employers to offer quality training without hiring outside trainers or taking the most experienced staff off the sales floor. ABC's Category 1 CEUs for WISER Sales Training total 21.75 credits (2.5 scientific, 19.25 business), good through year 2010. BOC's credit total is 20.34 (6.42 CPE Category 1, 13.92 Category 2).

Pricing for the program is as follows:

DVD, workbook and guide for trainers Members: $295 (Non-Members $395)

Additional Handbooks: $10 each

Online Test Members: $100 (Non-Members: $200)

For more information or to order, click http://www.nsra.org/wiser_intro.php?ad=pn

or call or email Kim Surasky at 1-800-673-8446, ext. 318, kims@nsra.org.

Aetrex Worldwide Pedorthic Solutions Seminars

Attendees will learn the importance of a thorough evaluation using traditional and computerized methods. The differences of various foot types and their individual requirements in choosing the proper footwear, foot orthoses and external shoe modifications will be discussed. A hands-on workshop is also included. ABC - 7.5 Scientific Credits; BOC - 7.75 CPE Category 1

For information on Aetrex Worldwide Pedorthic Solutions Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.

2010 Pedorthic Solutions Seminars Calendar:

March

16 Knoxville, TN

23 Greensboro, NC

April

23 Manchester, NH

29 Dallas, TX

May

6 Teaneck, NJ

27 Jackson, MS

June

8 Akron, OH

10 Chicago, IL

15 Birmingham, AL

23 Milwaukee, WI

July

8 Salt Lake City, UT

20 Columbia, SC

August

18 Atlanta, GA

26 Las Vegas, NV

September

14 Minneapolis, MN

October

4 Seattle, WA

6 Oakland, CA

11 Los Angeles, CA

19 Teaneck, NJ

26 McCallen, TX

28 Baton Rouge, LA

November

9 Indianapolis, IN

December

7 Orlando, FL

APRIL, 2010

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" is offering an Orthotic Fitter Course - April 1-4. Contact: pam@rmpi.org.

The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute Of Biomechanics "A Not-For-Profit School" is offering a one week "Advanced Functional Foot Orthosis Course" April 16-20, 2010 - Elwood , Indiana . This course awards 49.5 CME credits. Participant must have successfully completed the ABC/BOC Exam or possess a higher level certification/licensure. Cost $2000.00, please contact pam@rmpi.org or 765-557-7216.

CLASSIFIEDS

Seeking to Hire: Since our company's founding in 1923, Yale Surgical Company has been dedicated to meeting the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic needs of Connecticut. We are beginning a new family generation of practitioners and are eager to meet the continuing need in our area. We currently have multiple opportunities for C. Ped., CO, CP, CPO and Orthotic/Prosthetic Techs in our New Haven office. We would love to speak with you to discuss your goals and future plans. Please feel free to look at our website, http://www.yalesurgical.com/ and email your resume to info@yalesurgical.com at your earliest convenience. Comp. salary, 401k etc. - Edward N. Kaufman Ongoing

Job Wanted: Licensed and Certified Pedorthist with 20+ years experience. Dade, Broward, South Florida Area. Excellent patient interaction skills. Accommodative Orthotic and custom shoe Expert/Diabetic, Arthritic, and Geriatric Footwear Expert. Contact Robert at 954-436-1914 or shoes@gate.net 2/10

Pedorthic Books and Training Manuals for Sale: I have several used pedorthic books and training materials for sale: "Introduction to Pedorthics," "Professional Shoe Fitting," "Pedorthic Reference Guide," Pedorthic Educational Review Guide," "OSU Anatomy of the Foot CD Text" (and the CDs that go with that). I also have CDs titled "Pedorthic Accelerated Study Series."

Contact me at loweryd54@aol.com. Dianne Lowery. Paris, TN. 2/3

Seeking to Hire: Hawley Lane Shoes, a family-owned shoe store in CT specializing in Pedorthists, is seeking a certified Pedorthist to help lead our growing business. We offer a competitive salary, retirement plan, etc. Please e-mail resume to jgradia@hawleylaneshoes.com 2/3

Seeking C.Ped. to Hire: Exciting opening for a C. Ped. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Expanding Pedorthic Services Dept. within 60-year-old retail shoe store group has an opening for a C. Ped. To see patients in our facilities and clinics and fabricate in our lab. We are seeking a team player and good communicator. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow the department as well as to pursue personal, professional development. Competitive compensation package. Please send resumes to info@stansfootwear.com or call Jim Sajdak, C. Ped. At 414-241-9282. 1/27

Wanted: Partner to help run and expand Pedorthic/comfort shoe store.14 years in same great area No.Dade/So. Broward Aventura/Hallandale Beach Florida. Lots of good will aprox 300 Medicare therapeutic shoe customers, and 30-50 each of Avmed HMO and Humana HMO. Approx $125,000 in shoes, Equipment materials, etc. C.O., C.P.O., C.P, or C. Ped. with Medicare billing privileges would be ideal. Let's talk. Call Robert at 954-457-9246 or email shoes@gate.net 12/30

Seeking to Hire: Part time commissioned sales representative needed for pedorthic and athletic retail store sales. We are looking for a superstar to sell a very innovative and new product into these markets. Negotiable hours that will fit into any schedule. Send e-mail to christie@cluffy.com or mail CV and contact information to Christie Scott 104 Dover Drive, Huoma, LA. 70363. 12/9

Seeking to Hire: Aetrex is seeking to hire an individual for the position of "Technical/Service Representative" based in Chicago. The position requires strong computer and interpersonal skills servicing "house accounts" There will substantial product and technology training to prepare the right person for a position with an aggressive company in full stage growth momentum.Substantial travel is required. Competitive salary.Car allowance. Comprehensive health care benefits, expenses and performance based bonus.

Please submit resumes to www.careers@aetrex.com, or fax to 201-833-1570

Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is a vertically integrated footwear, foothealth and technology company whose mission is "to bring to market footwear and footcare products that enable you to live life your way, pursuing your favorite activities, avoiding unnecessary setbacks and overcoming challenges whenever possible."

Aetrex manufactures casual/comfort, athletic and diabetic footwear. The company is also a leading manufacturer of over the counter orthotics and diabetic inserts.In addition Aetrex is the leading provider of foot scanning technology to the retail market place. The company sells its products through broad channels of distribution including, retail shoe, sporting goods, golf, pedorthic, DME, podiatry, O&P and others.

Check www.aetrex.com and www.foot.com for additional information.

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