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August 3, 2011, Issue #428
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DISCUSSION
| Send your comments, questions, responses, articles or case studies to Pedorthic Newswire at editor@pedorthicnewswire.com
Your emails will be reviewed by pedorthists and the editors of Pedorthic Newswire, and selected submissions will be posted in an upcoming issue for feedback from other readers. We reserve the right to edit submissions and responses. Please note:the deadline for all submissions and responses is 12 noon Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday for that week's issue.
NEW QUESTIONS
Question: I am trying to help another shoe store become a new Medicare TSD supplier. One of the issues that is puzzling to me is that the legislated TSD benefit is for up to 3 inserts per shoe per year yet a L5000 partial foot filler actually acts as a replacement for an insert for reimbursement purposes but is composed of the same soft material under the residual limb as a diabetic insert. One would think that 3 each partial foot fillers could be supplied per year since they are partially a prosthesis and partially a diabetic insert. But I believe this is not the case. I believe I have heard that Medicare will reimburse for only one partial foot filler per year. So how do practitioners reconcile that the material under the residual at-risk limb can pack down and become ineffective for protecting the remaining foot tissue but because it is part of a L5000 partial foot filler the patient is limited to just 1 L5000 per year? That does not make sense clinically. Do practitioners pay labs for 3 each partial foot fillers and bill Medicare for ony one? Or bill the beneficiary using an ABN for one or two more L5000/inserts as excess services rendered. That does not make sense financially. How are other practitioners handling the supply of partial foot fillers in a way that makes sense clinically and financially?
John Mishasek, BOCPD, CPed
Question: I feel that there is some gray area on the matter of billing Medicare for custom diabetic shoes and inserts. This is a rare case, but there are times when a patient is evaluated, cast for and the shoes/inserts are completed; however, the patient fails to return to pick up his/her shoes. It is my understanding that when a patient becomes deceased (God forbid) or has substantial changes in his/her feet, that the provider can bill for the completed item. Obviously for custom shoes, they cannot be returned or used for another individual.
To reiterate the question, it is Medicare's requirement that the provider bill for the goods once the goods are delivered and a delivery slip has been signed, but what about when the goods are completed and the patient fails to return for the goods? It's unfortunate, but there are "flaky" patients out there.
Please, if anyone knows the answer, please comment.
M. Johanson, C. Ped
PREVIOUS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITHOUT RESPONSES Question: Has anyone out there found any Pedorthic related apps for the IPad that they would be willing to share experiences with? I use several to teach. IMed Sliders is a great program, as well as an app I use that is a bubble level for LLD/pelvic obliquity assessment. There are lots of terminology and anatomy apps as well. Do I use my IPad? I am sitting on the beach in Florida writing this on my home laptop in Tulsa, using gotomypc right now. Great technology! Utilize it!
Rick E. Sevier BS Ed., BOC Orthotist, C. Ped., L. Ped., CPOA, CFS Allied Health Education
Question: I make what we call traditional foot orthoses, no computers, hands on. Recently our distributor of EFM has changed to a product they call FM. They said EFM was no longer available. I tried using the FM and found it not to mold like the EFM. It is also not as strong or as dense. Any suggestions?
Reggie Swickard, LPED
Comment: A month or so ago I had put out a posting on PNW to get help on locating sponge rubber neuroma pads. After much searching, I have found a source. Vern Bintz has in their new catalog on page 22 a listing for Metatarsal Pads - Sponge Rubber. The photo shows a standard oval met pad but under the photo are listed not only product numbers for the oval met pads but also for Right and Left met pads, which in reality are "neuroma" met pads with a triangular shape to separate the metatarsal shafts.
John Mishasek, BOCPD, C. Ped.
Question: Has anybody seen any patient information system that also does inventory management and retail sales?
Jesse J. Fischer, Comfort Shoe Specialsits
Question: I was wondering how many C. Peds accept insurances other than Medicare. Where can I find information on how to sign up with insurances? How difficult is it to become a provider. and what is the biggest hurdle ?
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRY
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Toe the Line: Doctors Fight Cosmetic Foot Surgery
By: Melinda Beck
How far will some women go to fit into high heels? The menu of services at Beverly Hills Aesthetic Foot Surgery in Studio City, Calif., provides a clue.
There's the trademarked "Cinderella Procedure"-a preventive bunion correction that makes feet narrower. The clinic also offers the "Perfect 10! Aesthetic Toe Shortening" that invisibly trims toes that hang over the end of sandals or have to be crushed into tight shoes. There's also "Foot-Tuck Fat Pad Augmentation," in which fat from the patient's abdomen is injected into the balls of her feet to provide extra cushioning for long days on high heels. Full Text
Source: The Wall Street Journal Online
Gov. Rick Perry Ditches Cowboy Boots for Orthopedic Shoes
Gov. Rick Perry has ditched his trademark cowboy boots for a more comfortable pair of orthopedic-style black tennis shoes with thick soles.
This isn't a fashion alert - the governor underwent spinal fusion surgery to fix a recurring back ailment earlier this month and is still recuperating, according to the New York Times. Full Text
Source: Chron.com
New Balance Struggles to Keep U.S. Shoe Factories Going
By: Peter Whoriskey
At the factory here owned by New Balance, the last major athletic-shoe brand to make footwear in the United States, even the workers recognize the operation doesn't make sense in purely economic terms.
The company could make far more money if, like Nike and Adidas, it shifted virtually all these jobs to low-wage countries.
So employees try each shift to make it up. Conversations on the shop floor are sparse at best, and the tasks at each work station have been stripped of waste and precisely timed.
Workers cut leather for a pair of shoes in 88 seconds, handle precise stitching in 37 seconds, and glue soles to uppers even faster. Full Text
Source: The Seattle Times
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DIABETES
| Put A Foot Forward for Diabetes
Complications related to diabetes are a real problem in Australia with 65 foot amputations related to diabetes occurring every week.
To raise awareness for National Diabetes Week (10-16th July 2011), the WA Country Health Service Pilbara Population Health unit and the Hedland Health Campus Dialysis unit joined together for 'Care for your Feet Day' on Thursday, June 30.
The focus was on dialysis patients who are twice as likely to develop foot ulcers or undergo a lower extremity amputation than those with minimal to no evidence of kidney disease. Full Text
Source: Pilbara Echo
Menopause has no Impact on Diabetes
Menopause has little or no impact on whether women become more at risk for diabetes, researchers at the University of Michigan Health System say.
Lead author Dr. Catherine Kim -- an associate professor of internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Health System -- says post-menopausal women had no higher risk for diabetes whether they experienced natural menopause or had their ovaries removed.
Kim used data from the national clinical trial of 1,237 women ages 40-65 at high risk for diabetes. Full Text
Source: United Press International
Your Mobile Can Help you Manage Diabetes
A new study by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers has indicated that an interactive computer software program appears to be effective in helping patients manage their Type 2 diabetes using their mobile phones.
The study, one of the first to scientifically examine mobile health technology, found that a key measure of blood sugar control - the amount of hemoglobin A1c in a person's blood - was lowered by an average of 1.9 per cent over a period of one year in patients using the mobile health software. The findings support the further exploration of mobile health approaches to manage many chronic conditions, including diabetes. Full Text
Source: The Times of India
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SPORTS AND FITNESS
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Fitness Shoe Makers Try to get in Step
By: Andrew Khouri
Fitness shoes that wobbled into major-league popularity last year with names like Shape-ups, EasyTone and TrueBalance are getting a tough workout these days.
Heralded as the secret to tightening your buns, thighs and abs, the shoes - equipped with uneven soles designed to put muscles into overdrive - flew off the shelves last year as Americans, by one estimate, scooped up nearly 10 million pairs amid the latest fad in the finicky footwear industry.
One year later, the shoes have fallen in popularity in a now-flooded market for the workout shoes and companies are focusing more on lighter-weight shoes. Meanwhile, studies and lawsuits have repeatedly questioned whether toning shoes may really whip a flabby body into shape. Full Text
Source: Los Angelas Times
Get your Feet off the Ground as an Athlete
By: Dr. Steven Rosenberg
To get your feet on and off the ground as an athlete -- whether you are running for a fly ball, hitting a jump shot, hitting a tennis ball, fielding a grounder, intercepting a pass, picking off a runner at first, hitting or running to any base -- takes a matter of seconds. The quicker your feet move, the greater chance you have for achieving success. Agility, movement, speed are all about your feet being biomechanically balanced. While quick and stable feet create positive outcomes, a foot that is unstable wobbles from side to side. Whatever type of athlete you are, staying balanced will improve your success. Full Text
Source: Huffington Post
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BECOMING CERTIFIED IN 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 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.
ONGOING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BECOMING CERTIFIED IN PEDORTHICS
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.
2011 COURSES
AUGUST, 2011
GEORGIA - August 5, 2011 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
Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI):Pedorthic Pre-Certification Training Course August 15th - August 28th, 2011
In cooperation with ABC requirements, Eneslow Pedorthic Institute (EPI) is offering the 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, interactive CD's and testing of all mandatory topics. Upon passing the level one test, students will attend the remainder of the pedorthic pre-certification course at Eneslow Pedorthic Institute for 2 weeks during August 15th, 2011 to August 28th, 2011. This class completes required education prerequisite to sit for national certification exam. It does not satisfy the requirement of 1000 documented hours of field experience. For more information on ABC Clinical Practice Requirements, please go to www.abcop.org. Please contact Sarah Goldberg at epi@eneslow.com or 212-477-2300 x211 for more information.Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course - $3,995
GEORGIA - Foot Solutions Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course: Class Date August 15 - 26, 2011
Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes four 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).
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 (Elwood Course Location Only). 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 (Elwood Course Location Only). 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, 2011
GEORGIA - Foot Solutions Pedorthic Pre-Certification Course: Class Date October 31 - November 10, 2011
Foot Solutions is an accredited facility that holds classes four 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).
NOVEMBER, 2011
GEORGIA - November 11, 2011 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
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 (Elwood Course Location Only). 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
August
Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: August 16 (Flint, MI), $195.
Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: August 25 (Teaneck, NJ), $195.
October
Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 4 (Lexington, KY), $195.
Aetrex Therapeutic Shoe Fitter/Live Portion: October 24 (Atlanta, GA - Medtrade), $195.
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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.
Ski/Snowboard Bootfit & Stance Alignment Focus of Unique Continuing Ed Course for Pedorthic Professionals
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY-Masterfit University, the world's only center for the study of snowsports boot fitting, offers pedorthists, orthotists and other allied fit professionals a unique opportunity to learn the skills of fitting and modifying "the most challenging footwear to fit on the planet." All while earning a significant number of continuing education credits.
Designed and taught by a group of Certified Pedorthists with over 225 years of experience fitting snowsports boots, Masterfit U is a fast-paced, hands-on experience with focus on biomechanics and alignment, orthotics fabrication and boot fit modification techniques. "Our less talk, more action and 'Learn It, See It, Do It' format is fun and effectively simulates fitting and back shop environments," says MFU curriculum director Mark Elling, C. Ped.
Attendees practice their skills in Masterfit's traveling boot labs that are outfitted with the most advanced fit analysis and modification tools and direct mold orthotic casting and grinding equipment.
Masterfit University will be held this year at:
· Mt. Snow, VT, Oct. 3-4
· Kitzbuhel, Austria, Oct., 18-19
· Denver/Lakewood CO, Oct. 26-27
· Seattle/Everett, WA, Oct. 31-Nov. 1
· Reno, NV, Nov. 7-8
Registration or more information: www.masterfituniversity.com; (914) 944-9038
Masterfit U's Masters, Masters-Backcountry Connection and Masters Plus courses individually qualify for continuing education credits from both the American Board for Certification in Orthotics Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABCOP, 14 credits) and the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC, 14.08 credits).
Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars
Attendees will learn the importance of visual and digital analysis: pressure points, foot type, foot size and gait. Understanding activities and pathologies such as age, medical conditions and injuries (sports, diabetes, arthritis) will be discussed. Common foot pathologies will be reviewed, including methods of treatment utilizing state of the art technology. A hands-on workshop is also included. ABC - 7.75 Scientific Credits; BOC - 8.25
For information on Aetrex Worldwide Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars, please contact the Aetrex Marketing Department at: marketing@aetrex.com.
2011 Solutions for Foot Pathologies Seminars Calendar:
August
23 Teaneck, NJ
September
7 Seattle, WA
13 Atlanta, GA
October
12 Phoenix, AZ
19 Baton Rouge, LA
November
17 Teaneck, NJ
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
Under Development for January, February, March - Connecticut and Texas
· October 5 - 9, 2011 (Elwood, Indiana)
· November 2 - 6, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)
· December 7 - 11, 2011 (Brea, California) To Be Confirmed Soon
AUGUST, 2011
Atlanta, GA, August 13: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
OCTOBER, 2011
San Jose, CA, October 15: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY!
NOVEMBER, 2011
Phoenix, AZ, Nov 19: Arizona AFO, Inc. presents 'The Custom AFO Workshop' in a convenient one day format! Whether or not you are new to custom AFOs, you will not want to miss this great opportunity. Industry experts with many years of experience will share their ideas to help you be the best you can be. $150.00 Fee Includes; Lectures, hands on casting workshop, handouts, casting materials, breaks, lunch and more!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN; · The latest in appropriate L coding · Which AFO to use for treatment of various indications · How to obtain the best cast possible · How to provide quality AFO products · Tips for selecting appropriate footwear and footwear modifications · Ideas for marketing to referral sources, and much more.......
Total CEUs; This program has been approved for 6.5 credits through ABC, and 7 credits through BOC. To Enroll; CALL (877) 780-8382 and ask for the "Workshop Registration", Email your contact info to education@arizonaafo.com, or go to www.ArizonaAFO.com and use Keyword: Workshop.
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CLASSIFIEDS
| Seeking to Hire: Certified Pedorthist/Sales Representative: DME provider is expanding their Diabetic Shoe Program and is seeking an energetic Certified Pedorthist to market and fit diabetic shoes in LTC facilities. Must have a Min 2 yrs experience in sales and fitting shoes including modifications. Must be comfortable working with the LTC population and detail oriented. Extensive travel required - Must reside in geographical territory; Southeast (SC, GA and FL) or West (NV and CA). FT w/benefits. E-mail resume w/salary history to: kim.howard@fundltc.com EOE. 7/6
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: Midwest Medical Services, a national provider of DME products, is seeking to hire Certified Pedorthists. We currently have multiple opportunities in all regions across the United States. Position would entail performing in-home evaluation and fittings, sale of diabetic supplies and pain management DME, managing your territory, and providing excellent patient care. Must be ambitious, well organized, and dependable. At Midwest Medical Services, we strive to provide the best patient care possible and support those who provide great care in our name. Call Kim, (816) 718-6946, with questions and/or email resumes to hr@midwestmedservices.com. We look forward to hearing from you. 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: Great Business Opportunity - Facility has the potential to grow as large as you can handle. ABC accredited Pedorthic Facility for sale in Ohio. Family owned and operated since 1922. Equipment, Inventory, Shoe & Orthotic records. Good doctor referrals. We also have work & safety shoes along with Diabetic Shoe and Inlay service. Equipment for fabrication and orthotic repair. Willing to help new ownership get started. Serious inquiries only please: Cpedlab@yahoo.com 5/25
Seeking to Hire: United Home Health Care is hiring Certified Pedorthists and Orthotists passionate about patient care. Requirements: experience with the care and fitting of the diabetic foot, excellent interpersonal skills, high level of organization, motivated, self starter, and willingness for local travel to service account base. Corporate office schedules all appointments and referrals, these are not in-home fittings. Full time/part time positions are available across the country including, but not limited to, the following areas: Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis and NW Indiana, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus OH, Roanoke, VA, Panama City, Tampa, and Port Charlotte, FL, Louisville, and Lexington KY, and New Orleans. Please send inquires and/or resume to unitedhomeh@yahoo.com, fax 540-774-5071 or call Shelia at 540-774-5050.
Seeking to Hire: CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST AND/OR A CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST in the state of ILLINOIS, Full or Part-Time: Medical Dynamics, LLC is looking for a CERTIFIED PEDORTHIST AND/OR A CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST in the state of ILLINOIS. Medical Dynamics is a national Durable Medical Equipment provider, specializing in orthotics for contracture management and diabetic footwear. This is an immediate hire opportunity. Qualified Candidates Must Have:
- Ability to think independently and creatively
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop strong customer loyalties
- Strong organizational skills and you must be a driven, self starter
This is an INDEPENDENT representative opportunity that is PAID 100% COMMISSION for patient orders that you complete. This position also generates a supervisor commission structure for reviewing all other orders that our ILLINOIS certified fitters complete for processing. This is an uncapped commission structure that provides continual cash flow. If this opportunity matches your desires and experience, please contact us immediately. We have an immediate need to fill this position. E-mail your resume and references to mbekkering@medicaldynamicsllc.net or fax to 480-275-3792 - only those candidates who meet our needs will be contacted.Compensation: 100% COMMISSION 6/15
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