ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Committee on Pedorthic Education (CAPE) is seeking comments on the proposed draft standards for the pedorthist.  These standards have been drafted as a result of the Pedorthic Conference held in April 2010.  The survey will be open for 30 days and will close on November 20, 2010.  You are encouraged to review and provide comments as soon as possible. 

Information on the survey:

Link to access survey:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SQSYRFT

Length of survey:  43 questions (4 questions demographic and 39 questions on proposed standards)

Structure of survey:  The questions are broken into the sections of the standards, which include: 

Section I: Sponsorship

Section II: Program Goals

Section III: Resources

Section IV: Student & Graduate Evaluation/Assessment

Section V: Fair Practices

Appendix B:  Curriculum

 A - Entry-level competencies

 B - Basic Sciences

 C - Professional Curriculum

 D - Pedorthic Treatment Modalities

Should you have any questions concerning the survey, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Robin C. Seabrook, Executive Director, National Commission onOrthotic and Prosthetic Education  rseabrook@ncope.org

COMMENTS REGARDING CAPE'S SURVEY

Comment: I just wanted to take a minute and try to explain (from both a personal and educator's point of view) the new Pedorthic Survey sent out by NCOPE/CAPE [see above in Announcements]. Please note that I resigned from the CAPE committee earlier this year and do not represent them, or NCOPE, in any way.

Question 1 is pretty straight forward, but is trying to justify the push to an AAS degree. Question 2 is to weed out the educators, and any opinion they may have. Questions 3 & 4 are straightforward. Question 5 is the killer. Read it VERY carefully. It is asking if you think pedorthic classes should be done solely by universities. Keep in mind that this was tried and failed at OSU. Question 6 is the same thing, only requiring each school to partner with a university. Answering "agree" to these two questions effectively kills all private schools. Questions 8-10 cover existing goals that the schools currently use. Questions 11-16 cover existing resources that schools all have previously agreed to. Questions 17-26 cover existing policies that the schools already use. Question 27-42 cover specific curricula. Pay special attention to Questions 40-42. Finally, Question 43 is a general "So, what do you think?" Don't allow a few people to determine your future. Step up to the plate. Hope this helps!

- Rick E. Sevier BS Ed., BOC Orthotist C. Ped. L. Ped CPOA

Comment: A survey was sent out to pedorthists and others for public comment without an explanation of the discussion points related to the survey. The questions asked in the survey are based on the perspective that the groups submitting the survey know what they want to achieve. This is our only chance to participate in the future of our pedorthic profession.

1.    Where is the evidence that there is an audience for advanced level education for entry level pedorthic candidates?

2.    Why wouldn't the audience we're going after choose O&P School for higher income opportunities?

3.    Other than dealing with the government (Medicare, Medicaid, etc) why do we need higher formal education?

4.    How do we know that new government regulations won't increase the cost and decrease the revenue for pedorthic products reducing the value for future pedorthists?

5.    How do we as a profession gain by eliminating current educators not affiliated with State accredited education organizations?

6.    What's the hurry? Why not add advanced training as an option for practicing and aspiring pedorthists rather than force it down our throats?

7.    Who's going to provide this advanced level of education?

8.    What's the estimated cost for this process?

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

 NEW QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Comment: Went through my first prepayment review...and flunked!  Thanks to the certifying doctor who checked off "poor circulation" on the certifying form...and upon receiving the patient's notes from the doctor...no mention of poor circulation!   He did, however, note neuropothy, but did not check that off on the certifying form.  So no pay!

It's totally ridiculous that the Pedorthist needs to worry about the Rx that the Doctor signs. Are we not filling a prescription??  Do pharmacists need to get patient notes for all their prescriptions??? PFA must make this matter their number 1 priority. I am accredited by ABC; they have seen all my forms, etc. and I am golden with them. Then Medicare pulls a facility visit and checks everything including patient files...no problem there.   Because the certifying Doctor doesn't do his/her job, I am penalized.  Totally unfair.   Thanks for letting me vent.

- Rick Snyderman C. Ped., L.Ped

Question: We've been having a theoretical debate in our office here, and I thought I would bring it to the PNW. If I have a patient that requires both a lift and a forefoot rocker, I could actually create the rocker in the same piece of material I added for the lift. Here's the question: if I used the same material for both, what do I bill for? Can I actually bill for both a lift and rocker sole, or does it need to be for one or the other? If I can only bill for one, do I just choose the one with better reimbursement?

A second aspect to this question would be this: what constitutes the actual rocker sole? For instance, if I took a pair of shoes with a thick enough crepe sole to grind a rocker into then outsole them with rubber, can I bill for a rocker sole? If not, what would this modification be considered? Before we get responses flaming us for bad billing, let me say we have not been doing it this way; again this is a theoretical debate. I just decided to play devil's advocate and see what the community had to say. Muwahaha...

Have A Happy Halloween!

- Mark C. Scheibelhut C. Ped., O.S.T.

Comment: I have been reading the PNW on and off in the past months.  I say it this way because there are times I can't read it, as I get so frustrated with the issues. I am disappointed in our Pedorthic Industry support system. PFA & ABC were supposed to be there to have the Pedorthic Industry best interests at "heart." I haven't seen much help. It doesn't appear to this Pedorthist, that they wish to help the industry survive.  I get very frustrated with the issues, medical supply shops and others who have no real training doing our job, the lack of reimbursement...but I digress, we all know the issues. I unfortunately see the demise of the industry in the near future. No one would want to come into this industry with the problems with reimbursement and other issues, especially if they do their homework first.

I agree that educational requirements need to change, but an associate's degree is very expensive to come into an industry where you lose money by taking insurance, if you do quality work. Very sad situation.  Eight years ago, when I decided to come into this industry. I thought it would continue to retirement.  Unfortunately, it has retired before I was ready.

Unfortunate, as in my town there is really no quality place for the people to go, and I don't just mean the diabetic. Most places that do the orthotics do poor quality work, providing more risk than value. The quality places are either stopping altogether or, like myself, only seeing cash pay patients.  This is so unfortunate for the public.

It is very sad to see where the industry is going, as it is so important.

- Lee A. Hunter

PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH RESPONSES

Question: I was wondering if anybody knows of a good lab that will fabricate real "custom molded diabetic orthoses" that are actually shaped like the pt's feet. I have some frustration (as I am sure a lot of you do) with how terrible my orthoses come back looking. They usually do not contour the arch properly, or they are too narrow in the forefoot, or heel, or both. Because of the "low reimbursement" for these orthoses, I continue to get poor quality. I fabricate my own if the foot has deformities (which most do), or if the feet are really wide, as I have yet to find a lab that can fab to anything but an average foot. This then bogs me down with technical work. I have seen how many pt's end up getting sub par footwear and have their feet put at risk because their orthotics were made incorrectly to save a few bucks, and their practitioner has no problem sending them home with said footwear.  

How many practitioners are fabricating their own orthoses? How many are doing more heat molded than custom? How many care enough about your pt's  to assure that the orthoses are made properly and fit well? If there are any representatives from any labs that read this who think they have an answer to these problems, please feel free to e-mail me. [Please also send your responses to Pedorthic Newswire for the benefit of other readers.]

- Joe Eads, Joe@waoandp.com

Previous Response: We make an excellent custom foot orthosis for diabetic feet, but it is not an A5513, it is an L3020. Just because it is custom and a diabetic wears it, it doesn't necessarily meet the definition of A5513. Our device has 5 layers, excellent support, and fits nicely into OTS shoes. We have used this design successfully for over 20 years. HOWEVER, IT LACKS A BASE LAYER OF 3/16" RUNNING DISTAL TO THE METS WHICH IS THE SINE QUA NON OF AN A5513. Believe me, it has plenty of TOPCOVER thickness under the mets - but that padding is not an extension of the BASE layer (which in our device is cork). The devices we have made for our custom shoes meet the definition of A5513 and are billed that way. The ones we make for OTS shoes do not. L3020 is not covered by Medicare, but is covered by many other insurances. When filing to Medicare, we bill the L3020 with the GY (noncovered) modifier. If the patient has no secondary or a secondary that does not cover L3020, they are told the price of the L3020 and that they must pay it. If they choose not to pay it, they are offered the A5512 and have the risks and benefits explained. They sign a document stating such, and we proceed. We also loop back with the doctor as to what happened. If they have a secondary insurance and the secondary insurance DOES cover L3020, the secondary will pick up the coverage on the device after Medicare denies. Most times, the reimbursement is far superior to the reimbursement for the A5513. This makes sense, because the L3020 device is far superior to an A5513. The L code that most closely resembles A5513 is the L3002. I think where practitioners get themselves into financial or quality troubles is making L3020s and billing them as A5513s. They make a Mercedes, and bill for a Chevy.  Remember, even if you are ok with losing money, you are not allowed to bill a device as an A5513 unless the BASE layer is at least 3/16" DISTAL TO THE METS. 

- PNW Reader

Previous Response: This is in response to a response regarding my question about custom molded diabetic orthotics by a "PNW reader."  What kind of response do you get from the beneficiary when you tell them that the shoes will be paid for, but they are going to have to pay $250 - $400 for their custom orthotics?  The TSD bill was set up so that these patients (most of whom have multiple health problems, and have little to no funds) could receive appropriate footwear to protect their feet.  Even more, what do your referring  physicians think of this?  I'm not sure what your 5 levels of material are, but if they don't include some kind of soft conforming material like plastazote, p.cell, or ultra cloud that will mold to and protect those high pressure areas on insensate feet, I wouldn't call it an appropriate diabetic orthotic. 

I don't agree with the low reimbursement from Medicare, either, but we as pedorthists need to make sure we are fitting our patients with appropriate shoes and orthotics that actually fit the patients' feet and last for an appropriate time, and that are comfortable to wear.  Medicare should and does pay for this.  For those doing 3 pairs of A5512 at a time (in one visit), you should be heat molding each orthotic and most likely be adding a scaphoid pad to the plantar aspect of the medial longitudinal to ensure total contact of the foot while in the shoe.  And if you are doing this, how much time is this taking?  To me, it takes quite a while if done properly.   

- Joe Eads, C. Ped., COF

New Response: I have to agree with the anonymous reader who chooses to provide an L3020 at the expense of the patient's pocketbook instead of dispensing an A5513 at the expense of their feet.  Quite often I choose to go with the L3020 because it is appropriate and it is what the prescribing physician is expecting.  Sure, some of the beneficiaries are upset at first, but when I explain precisely what type of FO the TSD covers - and that thanks to the verbiage in the descriptor, I have NO wiggle room whatsoever - and I show them samples of the L3020 I'd like to make for them versus the piece-of-you-know-what that the TSD mandates I provide, it is often eye-opening for them to see the FO's side-by-side and they are happy to go with a self-pay L3020.  In the end they are not upset with me, but rather they are upset with Medicare (as they should be).

Furthermore, I don't enjoy the angry phone calls from physicians who are expecting the nice trilam/cork FO that I provide for my non-Medicare diabetics when their patients return for a recheck with an A5513.  That orthosis is a piece of junk...and I would even go so far as to say that if someone really, truly, honestly meets the requirements for TSD eligibility, then the A5513 is likely inappropriate for them. 

I won't lie and tell you that I never have patients leave and go elsewhere, and that is fine with me.  There are several facilities in town who will be more than happy to give three pairs of TSD A5513's to a diabetic with severe neuropathy, a history of ulcers and a rocker bottom foot from Charcot arthropathy...for "free."  And you know what...that's fine with me.  It's my reputation on the line.  I'm not trying to sound flippant, but...let someone else profit from jeopardizing that patient's foot. 

Now, I'm sure you'll say that the A5513 is better than nothing and you are right, but I'm not going to do it if it isn't right.  End of story.  I'd rather give an L3020 pro bono to tell you the truth.

- Erick Janisse, C. Ped., CO

Original Comment: I have attached my letter to Brian Lagana and board members of the Pedorthic Footwear Association. Please run this in your next issue of Pedorthic Newswire, as I believe their efforts may have a very negative impact on our profession.  Read the letter here.

- Burt Humphries, ABC Board-Certified Pedorthist

Response: In response to the recent discussion between Burt Humphries, Rob Patai, and others in the last few issues, I would like to commend Brian Lagana of the PFA and others for their fair, non-biased assessment of the current status of who is best qualified to fit diabetic patient's with shoes. I share the assessment that one can

often learn from others, irrespective of their professional designation.

Certainly there are problems with Medicare's definition of  "a qualified individual to fit shoes" and this needs to be changed. The major issue I see with Medicare is eliminating the fraud and abuse caused by non-licensed and/or non-trained individuals who have no formal training in examining and assessing the footwear needs of patients. In other words, they are simply in if for a quick buck.

Obtaining DME Accreditation from a CMS sanctioned agency is simply a business task that does not adequately assess the clinical acumen of the individual.

Only proper training and appropriate licensing (with board certification where necessary) can begin to adequately assess the individual's clinical capabilities.

Medicare did make some inroads on this issue, but has not gone far enough. The restructuring of several Medicare agencies' roles has unfortunately put further

Requirements, which would have put deeper teeth into who is qualified to dispense various types of shoes and inserts at a standstill.

Certainly aligning oneself with other knowledgeable individuals is a win-win business decision, allowing one to better serve their customer base. And let's not forget who really comes first; it's the patient!

No matter your profession, if you practice pattern is to constantly badmouth other professionals, simply because of their degree designation, you may find yourself practicing in an ever-closing business environment.

We must work together, not against each other, if we are to survive facing the ever-changing bureaucratic nightmare we face from all third party payers.

I applaud Brian, Brett Richey, the PFA board and those at AOPA for the opportunities they have afforded me to discuss the various issues which face our respective professions.

- Dr. Paul Kesselman

New Response: Mr. Patai [whose response to my original comment appears in the last issue] seems to have completely missed the point of my correspondence.  I was stating quite clearly that regardless of one's education (mine included), you are not truly qualified to fit diabetic footwear without the "proper" training and experience.  I went on to point out that these other professions simply needed the proper training and experience added to their resumes to qualify them to do this task.

Many of my best referrals are from the podiatric community.  As you stated, many of them do not care to get involved in this program on a personal basis.  Your personal battle appears to be against the various DMERC's and pharmacists that are participating under the program.  If you reread my letter you will notice that I did not "fail to mention these outfits" as I indeed referred to DMERC's and other "qualified" suppliers and stated that this area needed to be better defined. You went on about the "fitters" attending a weekend course and how they have "no business fitting shoes period."  Well, this is often more training than many credentialed professionals have had.  Maybe you should help our allied medical brothers in the durable medical and pharmaceutical fields, and share your fitting knowledge with them and make it a "win-win" situation for all!        

I am not nor have I ever said that those professions should not dispense the footwear.  I am saying let us be sure that additional training is required so they can do the proper job. 

You made a comment about continually throwing our allied partners "under the bus."  This is quite an embellishment on what I wrote. The real point that I was making with this correspondence was that the PFA was "out of bounds" with their actions regarding contacting Medicare on our behalf without our input, and were misrepresenting the desires of the pedorthic community. They should have polled the community they supposedly represent before they approached Congress to modify the way we do business.  I would encourage all members of the pedorthic community to contact PFA regarding "their common sense approach to the Therapeutic Shoe Bill" and let your voice be truly heard.  Get the facts, read the proposals and state your opinion!

- Burt Humphries, C. Ped.

Question: I received an email from a person who simply said, "My legs get over heated if I continuously wear shoes and socks. Then if I remove the shoe and sit I will become alright.  I have diabetic, but it is only in the brim. Fasting sugar is between 112 to 118. After food it is around 114 to 118." 

That isn't much to go on, and I have no idea if the issue is circulatory or neurological in nature. How common is neuropathy of the legs? Would it be common in a person that seems to have his blood sugar levels under apparent control?   I have seen leg muscle strains that can produce a burning feeling, and sitting may reduce that sensation, but I don't see how removing his shoes would be a factor, even if they were poorly fitted.  Any suggestions?

- Chris Stanley, C. Ped.

Response: I'm a little confused. I have always been under the impression that diagnosing was the purview of physicians, not pedorthists. I don't understand why Mr. Stanley and others would be trying to come up with a diagnosis. Has anyone considered asking this person to go see a doctor?

- Richard Young, C. Ped.

PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITHOUT RESPONSES

Question: Does anyone have recommendations for shoes and/or sandals (not flip-flop style) with good arch support for someone who suffers from plantar fasciitis but prefers to buy shoes that aren't made with animal materials such as leather?  In shoes, she does use high quality over-the-counter orthotics to help support the arch of the foot.

- PNW Reader

Research and Markets: Footwear Manufacture, Wholesale, and Retail in the US: Industry Consists of About 100 Manufacturers, Including Nike and Timberland, with Sales of About $2 Billion

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Footwear Manufacture, Wholesale, and Retail " report to their offering. First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and close more deals. First Research performs the "heavy lifting" by synthesizing hundreds of sources into an easy to digest format that a sales person can consume very quickly to better understand a prospect's business issues. Full Text

Source: KansasCity.com

If The Shoe Hurts, There May Be A Remedy

By Patti Neighmond

Robin Powers, 53, hauls a bag of shoes into her appointment with podiatrist Emily Cook at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Powers, who works in the fashion industry, has been suffering from foot pain.

"Probably in the past five years, I've noticed a real shift in my foot," she says. "It's narrow in the back and wide in the front, and my arches are falling." She suspects it has something to do with the bunions she inherited from her mother - and the high heels and strappy sandals she wore as a young adult.

This isn't Powers' first visit with Cook, but today Powers says her goal is to figure out which of her shoes to wear to minimize the pain. Cook says Powers' dilemma is pretty typical. In fact, foot pain is a major problem that affects nearly a third of all U.S. adults.

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Source: NPR.org 

Experimental Therapy For Sore Heels Has Skeptics

By Richard Knox

Dressed in street clothes, Tara Cassidy Driscoll lies face-down on an examining table at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Orthopedic surgeon George Theodore is about to blast her foot with powerful shock waves generated by sound. After numbing her foot with Novocain, Theodore turns on an expensive German-made machine that beams tightly focused sound energy at Cassidy Driscoll's heel, near the point where her painful plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone. Suddenly the room is filled with the rhythmic click-click-click of a metronome.

It's a kind of paradox: Theodore is damaging her foot in order to heal it. Full Text

Source: NPR.org 

Answer Man: Specialized Shoes Are Good for the Sole

Q. I have a 52-year-old son with Down syndrome. It is difficult to buy shoes because his big toe is splayed from his other toes. Who makes custom shoes?

-- C.C., of Belleville

A. I'm putting my heart and soul into this one for you. Well, actually, it's more like Heart to Sole in Fairview Heights, which specializes in helping people with hard-to-fit feet. And, here's the best news: You may not have to face that $800-plus bill for custom-made footgear.

"Most of the time, it's not necessary," said owner Stephanie Massie when told of your situation.

Instead, Massie would first try a shoe for diabetics that offers extra depth. Massie, a licensed pedorthist who opened Heart to Sole about seven years ago, said it looks pretty much like a regular shoe but has twice the toe depth so it can accommodate extremely wide feet. Full Text

Source: bnd.com

According to THE SAGE GROUP A Significant Number of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients Also Suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

A new analysis published by THE SAGE GROUP, concludes that peripheral artery disease (PAD) afflicts 2.0-3.7 million U.S. citizens with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Approximately 1 million diabetic foot ulcer patients suffer from the most severe and deadly form of PAD, critical limb ischemia.

"The presence of PAD is very important because PAD increases the risk of developing foot ulcers and once ulcers develop is associated with more adverse outcomes," stated Mary L. Yost, author of the report. "Diabetic foot ulcers accompanied by PAD are more likely to become infected, have a lower probability of healing, longer healing times, are more likely to recur. Furthermore, there is greater risk of major amputations and higher mortality," she elaborated. Full Text

Source: BusinessWire, MarketWatch

Research and Markets: High Risk Diabetic Foot: Treatment and Prevention

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "High Risk Diabetic Foot: Treatment and Prevention" book to their offering. "High Risk Diabetic Foot: Treatment and Prevention"

Emphasizing a team approach that includes the practicing podiatrist, endocrinologist, diabetologist, vascular surgeon, orthopedist, and infectious disease specialist, The High Risk Diabetic Foot provides a thorough and detailed resource on the management of complex diabetic foot problems. This comprehensive text is an essential tool that will enable physicians to reduce infections and amputations through careful examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Key features in The High Risk Diabetic Foot include:

• A full section devoted to the prevention of amputation
• High-quality images for accurate diagnosis
• Chapters organized by epidemiology, classification and staging, diagnosis, special studies, and medical and surgical management
• Summary tables and flow charts for quick reference
• A discussion of the co-morbidities associated with diabetic foot pathology, including sensory neuropathy, painful neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, food wounds, and more
• Identification of the level of medical evidence associated with treatment recommendations  Full Text

Source: BusinessWire

NBA Bans Shoes for the First Time Ever

By Royce Young

A little over a month ago, I remember writing about this pair of shoes that make people jump higher. But not because some ad campaign says so or because you pump up a basketball on the tongue of the shoes. Like these kicks literally make you jump higher. How? Because there's a spring in the sole.

The company Athletic Propulsion Labs has developed the shoes called the "Concept 1's" and they're going to retail at a cool $300. The technology is what they're calling "Load n' Launch" in the forefoot of the shoe that is basically a springboard. APL claims it will increase a vertical leap by three and half inches and in some cases, more.

And treating the shoes like they're vertical leap steroids, the NBA has banned them. Full Text

Source: CBS Sports

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 earn certification in Pedorthics, 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 certified pedorthist

Board of Certification/Accreditation International information on becoming a BOC Pedorthist.

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

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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.

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NOVEMBER, 2010

1 Day Review for Pre-Certfication Exam November 4th, 2010

In order to better prepare candidates for the November ABC Pedorthic Certification exams, The Eneslow Pedorthic Institute is offering a one-day review class on April 30th, 2009. Topics covered will include anatomy, biomechanics, shoe anatomy and construction, pathologies, operating procedures, materials and test taking techniques. To sign up for our one-day review class or for private tutoring, contact Sarah Goldberg at 212 477 2300 x211 or sarah@eneslow.com.

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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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: November 6 - 15, 2010 (Orlando, Florida)

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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.

2011 COURSES

JANUARY, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: January 8 - 17, 2011 - Final Course For May Exam (Orlando, Florida)

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.

Pedorthic Pre-Certification Training Course January 24th - February 7th, 2011

In cooperation with the ABC and BOC requirements, the Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI) is offering a three-level competency training course for aspiring CPEDS. To provide maximum benefit in a minimum of time, a portion of the level one curriculum will be administered through a distance learning program that includes required readings, and testing of all mandatory topics. Upon passing the level one test, students will attend the remainder of the pedorthic pre-certification course at the Eneslow Pedorthic Institute. The course includes the required tests for competency to sit for the ABC or BOC exams.

Upon completing the course and successfully passing the competency tests, and fulfilling the 1,000 hour "Clinical practice Requirement" students are eligible to sit for the ABC or BOC exam to earn their Pedorthic Certification (CPED or BOC Pedorthist). For detailed information on the ABC requirements please refer to the ABC website at www.abcop.org.

For more information on ABC Clinical Practice Requirements, please go to www.abcop.org or www.bocusa.org.

Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course January 24th - February 7th, 2011 - $3,995

February, 2011

Foot Solutions Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course: Class date February 14-25, 2011

Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes three times per year. The company's course will offer the pre-certification in Pedorthics 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

Upon completing our course and successfully passing the competency tests, and fulfilling the 1,000 hour "Clinical practice Requirement" students are eligible to sit for the ABC or BOC exam to earn their Pedorthic Certification (CPED Pedorthist).

MARCH, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: March 5 - 14, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

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.

APRIL, 2011

The Robert M. Palmer Institute will be offering a Pre-certification in Pedorthics course in Brea, California on April 2 - 11, 2011.  Levels 1 and 3 can be performed online while Level 2 will be held at Biomechanical Services at 1050 West Central Avenue, Brea, California, 92821-2200. To enroll in this course please visit the RMPI website at www.rmpi.org or email the RMPI at online@rmpi.org. Be sure to mention the "Biomechanical Services Scholarship" which reduces our published tuition from $4K to $3K due to the generosity of Biomechanical Services who believes in the mission and vision of the RMPI - education for everyone!

MAY, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: May 7 - 16, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

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, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: June 4 - 13, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) and June 18 - 27, 2011 (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.

JULY, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: July 9 - 18. 2011 (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, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates: August 20 - 29, 2011 - Final Course For November Exam (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.

SEPTEMBER, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates:September 3 - 12, 2011 (Orlando, Florida) and September 17 - 26, 2011 (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, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates:November 5 - 14, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

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, 2011

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, Beijing, Mainland China and Korea are available. Level 1 & 3 performed online - Level 2 Dates:December 10 - 19, 2011 (Brea, California) - To Be Confirmed Soon

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.

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

November

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

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

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 Veanne Lupia at 1-800-673-8446, ext. 7006, veannel@nsra.org.

Aetrex Worldwide Pedorthic Results 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 Results Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com. 

2010 Pedorthic Results Seminars Calendar:                             

October                                                                 

          28      Baton Rouge, LA      

November

          9        Indianapolis, IN                 

December

          7        Orlando, FL

RMPI Advanced Manufacturing Courses: 49.5 CME's. For info contact: online@rmpi.org

Elwood Courses Includes Dormitory Housing & Transportation From Airport To Dormitories & School

·        November 3 - 7, 2010 (Orlando, Florida)

·        December 15 - 19, 2010 (Brea, California)

·        December 17 - 21, 2010 (Elwood, Indiana)

·        January 5 - 9, 2011 - (Orlando, Florida)

·        February 4 - 8, 2011 - (Elwood, Indiana)

·        March 2 - 6, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

·        April 15 - 19, 2011 (Brea, California)

·        May 4 - 8, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

·        June 1 - 5, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

·        July 27 - 31, 2011 (Elwood, Indiana)

·        October 5 - 9, 2011 (Elwood, Indiana)

·        November 2 - 6, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)

·         December 7 - 11, 2011 (Brea, California) To Be Confirmed Soon

NOVEMBER, 2010

Masterfit University, Reno, NV, Nov. 4-5. The snowsports industry's official fit education centers, has expanded its focus from alpine ski and snowboard boots to include hiking boots, trail running shoes as well as Alpine touring and Telemark ski boots. All two-day Master's Course versions qualify for continuing education credits from The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (14 CEPs) and the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (14.08 CPEs).  Information: www.masterfituniversity.com; (914) 944-9038.

2010 North American Pedorthic Congress - Pedorthics and the Global Footprint - jointly produced by PFA and the Pedorthic Association of Canada.  November 18 - 21, 2010, Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL.  For more information, visit http://www.pedorthiccongress.org

Seeking to Hire: Wellness Life Systems, a leading national diabetic shoe provider, is seeking highly motivated Certified Pedorthists with excellent communication skills to join our team. We have positions available in many regions across the country. ACHC accredited, inserts created in our own orthotic lab. This unique opportunity allows the right individuals to: Get back to patient care! Perform in-home diabetic foot evaluations, shoe fittings, and deliveries in your local area; Manage your own territory and set your own schedule.  Call Frank, 816-268-6857, with questions, or

send resumes to jobs@wellnesslifesystems.com Ongoing

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

Seeking to Hire State-Licensed Pedorthists in the following states:

Florida

Oklahoma

Arkansas

Alabama

Illinois

Ohio

Midwest Medical Services is seeking Certified Pedorthists for commission work.  Looking for a career with longevity and growth opportunity? Leads are provided; however you must be a self-starter who can generate your own leads as well. If you are interested in working with our team on the next level of Pedorthic care, please contact us immediately. Call 913-956-4049 or e-mail at kbarth@midwestmedservices.com. 10/20

Seeking Employment: Certified Pedorthist looking for employment in the Central Indiana area.  Possess 25 years experience in Orthopaedic and industrial footwear and customer service. Trained in Orthopaedic modifications and shoe repair, I own vacuum press and oven for custom lab work.Clinical experience working in Indiana's largest wound care center. I'm looking for a position with Pedorthic, Lab, or O & P business servicing patients and clients. Please contact: pltrwart@sbcglobal.net   9/30

Seeking to Hire: Interested in hiring a C. Ped. with experience in fitting the diabetic patient.  Preferably, the individual should be residing within ½ hr. from our facility, which will be based in Lakewood, NJ. 08701 please contact Judah Rosenberg at: 917-309-1341 or pedicare2@gmail.com  9/22

Female Certified Pedorthist looking to share hotel expenses with another female C. Ped. for the 2010 North American Pedorthic Congress in Orlando this November. Also looking to share cost of getting to/from the airport. Considering staying at a different hotel other than the Hilton Walt Disney World in order to cut down on costs. Please email mydancingfeet@hotmail.com 9/1

Seeking To Hire, New Jersey: AmPed Foot Health. Experienced Certified Pedorthist wanted for shoe/orthotic fitting. Off-the-shelf and custom. We specialize in clinical/institutional environments throughout mostly Northern and Western Counties. Presently expanding further south into Central areas. Perfect position for a caring, personable, self-starting individual. Flexible hours with good growth potential for the right person. Salary commensurate with experience. Please forward resume to smandel@ampedfoot.com. 8/25

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

To place a classified ad, please email editor@pedorthicnewswire.com