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March 3, 2010, Issue #354

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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: To fellow practitioners: with the recent passing of the owner of the billing company that I have used for over fifteen years, my billing company has decided to close their DME billing service. I therefore am in the need of a billing company. I am asking for recommendations for a new billing company. If you have experienced a long-standing relationship with your billing company and would like to recommend them to me, I would appreciate the opportunity to explore them. I thank you for your time.

 

- Pam Haig, C. Ped.


 

Question: I get prescriptions from physicians i.e. "Diabetic shoes, DX 250.60." Now, neuropathy alone would not qualify the patient for therapeutic footwear/inserts through the Medicare shoe bill unless it is neuropathy with evidence of callus formation. The patient's feet also do not show evidence of calluses at time of 1st shoe fitting/evaluation.

 

I send out a "Statement of Certifying Physician for Therapeutic Shoes" to the physician and usually get them back with the field "Periph. neuropathy with evidence of callus formation" checked. Should I question this "condition" or is this considered enough "proof" of qualification (the physician signed it), that I can go ahead and dispense the footwear/inserts?

 

K.H. - C. Ped.



 

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 


SPONSOR NEWS
 
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRYhands


John McCarvel Named President and CEO of Crocs

 

Crocs, Inc. promoted John McCarvel to president and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2010. He succeeds John Duerden, who is retiring from the company and resigning as president and CEO and also from his position on the company's board.

 

Duerden will assist with McCarvel's transition as needed.

McCarvel has spent the last six years in various executive management positions at Crocs, serving as chief operating officer and executive vice president since 2007. Previously, McCarvel was senior vice president for global operations from October 2005 to February 2007, and as vice president for Asia from January 2005 to September 2005, after providing consulting services to Crocs during 2004. Full Text

 

Source: SportsOneSource.com Footwear Business Update

 


Canada: Foot Care Clinics Expanding

 

Community Care Kawartha Lakes Health and Support Services is expanding its foot care program. Beginning in March, the local agency will offer this program to residents in the Mariposa region. Community Care's foot care program has been offered for many years in Kirkfield and surrounding areas, said program manager Linda McLean.

 

"We saw a growing need for the program in the Mariposa area as well, and are very pleased to be partnering with Little Britain Community Baptist Church to present foot care on a weekly basis," McLean said. Full Text

Source: The Lindsay Post


Foot Locker Tests Run Store in NYC

 

Foot Locker Inc. is testing a running-themed store on 14th Street in New York City. Said Peter Brown, SVP and chief information officer, "It's something new. It's just a test and we'll see how it works and go from there."

The store, entitled RUN by Foot Locker, was opened at a former Foot Locker location near Union Square at 32 East 14th St. Brown said the store is carrying the same brands the Foot Locker chain already carries although focused in the run category. Full Text

Source: SportsOneSource.com Footwear Business Update

oandp.com Launches Free Online PECOS Search 

On January 28, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the list of physicians and non-physician practitioners who are enrolled in the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) and are therefore eligible to order and refer under Medicare. However, the list CMS provided is a 13,653-page PDF file, which is slow and difficult to search, even for the most technically savvy users.

To alleviate this problem, oandp.com, in coordination with The O&P EDGE, has launched a free online PECOS search that allows users to look up referring providers by name or NPI, with results returned in seconds. Users can then click on the physician's NPI number and view that physician's information on the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System website. Full Text

Source: ABC

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Diabetic?  Avoid Foot Amputation

 

India: Basistha Pradhan (65) from Angul district got a new lease of life. Thanks to the timely intervention by a team of diatebic specialists who advised him at the right time thus saving his leg from being amputated. Uncontrolled diabetes was virtually ruining his life. A small injury a few months back was the first manifestation of diabetes which was treated locally by doctors as a normal injury.

 

It was when Pradhan could not recover that he contacted the city-based Kanungo Institute of Diabetes Specialities (KIDS). However, with several sessions of debridgement surgeries, sensitive anti-biotics and intensive insulin therapy his condition improved. In the process though he lost some parts of his leg, he is able to walk after two months without limping. Full Text

 

Diabetes Study Seeks Clues in Dolphins

 

Here's a neat dolphin trick that doesn't involve jumping through hoops. While dolphins sleep overnight (with half their brains and one eye at a time) they begin to show signs of the kind of insulin resistance that marks type 2 diabetes in humans. But when they wake up and have their breakfast, they switch back to their normal state.

A research team led by Stephanie Venn-Watson announced the findings at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in San Diego, and said that dolphins' apparent ability to switch insulin resistance on and off could lead to better understanding of the disease in humans. Full Text

 

Source: CBS News


SPORTS AND FITNESSsandf

Reebok Addresses El Salvador Sweatshop Allegations

In response to a report from that National Labor Committee that claimed that NFL jerseys were sewn under illegal sweatshop conditions in El Salvador, Reebok issued a statement saying it had conducted its own initial investigation and "believe there are a number of inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the report."

"We have shared the NLC's report with Chi Fung's owners and we will continue our internal investigation," the statement said. "If our internal investigation finds non compliance, we will immediately work with the factory to remediate the problems, facilitate the engagement with relevant stakeholders, and commission independent third parties to verify that the remediation has been effective."

The statement also noted that adidas, its parent, has more than 60 Social and Environmental Affairs (SEA) members, including highly qualified labor and health and safety experts, who regularly monitor its global supply chain and overall working conditions. The company also said it has regularly monitored and reviewed Chi Fung's payroll records and have not found "the serious overtime compensation issues alleged in this report." Full Text

Source: SportsOneSource.com Footwear Business Update

BECOMING A CERTIFIED PEDORTHISTcped

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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 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 PROFESSIONALScourses


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.

 

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.

 


CLASSIFIEDSclass

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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Classifieds will run for 90 days unless we are informed that the position has been filled.  Thank you!

 

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Editor: Faye Rapoport DesPres, M.S., M.F.A.

Design/Layout: Aetrex Marketing Department


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Robert Schwartz, C. Ped.
 
John Mishasek, BOC Pedorthist, C. Ped.
Erick Janisse, C. Ped.   Jerome S. Klein, C.O., C. Ped.
Edith James, C. Ped.   Rick E. Sevier BS Ed. C. Ped. BOC Ped.

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