Become a Certified Fitter of Therapeutic Shoes

Anatomy of the Foot: Basic anatomy of the foot and its relation to proper shoe fitting.

Terminology: Basic medical terminology for communication and documentation.

Material Science: Identification of materials common in therapeutic footwear and orthoses.

Patient Evaluation Techniques: Physical evaluation of the foot and identification of therapeutic shoe eligibility.

Common Foot Pathologies and Deformities: Identification of common foot pathologies.

Foot Measurement, Shoe Fitting and Selection Criteria: Using foot measurement tools and choosing appropriate footwear for the diabetic foot.

Complications Associated with the Diabetic Foot: Signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with the diabetic foot.

Documentation: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.

Professional Ethics: Your professional responsibilities.

Course Schedule

Virtual Fitter Courses

Our two-day, ABC-approved online class will be presented utilizing a combination of pre-recorded videos (and quizzes) and live group video conferencing via Microsoft Teams. The group lecture session will be followed by the hands-on portion. The most exciting aspect is the fact that the hands-on portion will be scheduled and taught on an individual basis just for you (or you and your co-workers, if you are working together on-site). You can anticipate two to three hours to complete the interactive, hands-on portion.

Live Fitter Courses

Our live, in-person class will consist of a preliminary online module of pre-recorded videos and quizzes that will need to be completed prior to the in-person portion of the course. The in-person module will be hosted at a hotel meeting facility in or near the city and state listed. The live, in-person class day will run from 8am to 5pm. Please note, the classes may be limited in size by applicable local and state social-distancing requirements.