Orthotic Fitter
What is an ABC Certified Fitter-orthotics?
An ABC Certified Fitter-orthotics (CFo) is a health care professional specifically educated and trained in the provision of certain orthoses. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management. An ABC certified fitter-orthotics is competent to practice orthotics within a scope of practice that is specific to fitting certain custom fitted, prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses.
Scope of Practice
ABC's Certified Fitter-orthotics Scope of Practice details the specific functions of a certified orthotic fitter. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management.
ABC credentialed individuals must adhere to the ABC Scope of Practice for their credential and/or the scope of practice for any relevant related licensure they hold.
Additionally, the Certified Fitter-orthotics is required to support and conform to the Code of Professional Responsibility which promotes and assures the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession.
Credential
Once you have met the ABC requirements and passed the certification exam, you will be awarded the Certified Fitter-orthotics (CFo) credential.
Approved Orthotic Fitter Pre-Cert Courses
You must complete an ABC approved pre-certification course as part of your eligibility requirement for taking the exam. A complete list of approved providers and course dates is available here.
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Stephen Fletcher, CPO
Director, Professional Credentialing
Directs ABC’s Professional Ethics, Certification, Scope of Practice and Government Relations programs. Manages all ABC’s certification exam development and administration activities. Facilitates coordination of professional/clinical issues across all ABC programs, including state licensure.
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Molly Maguire
Professional Credentialing Administrator
Primary contact for: professional ethics complaints against ABC credential holders, questions about ABC scope of practice, state licensure issues and ABC Board of Director nomination applications.
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Tabita Whilden
Certification Manager
Responsible for all administrative functions of ABC's certification programs and interfacing with outside consultants.
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Lauren Moran
Certification Candidate Coordinator
Contact for: certification program inquiries, certification application assistance and status and licensure examination inquiries.
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Bethany Webb
Certification Program Assistant
Contact for: general certification program inquiries, certification application assistance, licensure exam inquiries and certificate reprints.
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