Pedorthist

Pedorthics is the design, manufacture, modification of pedorthic devices, to prevent or alleviate foot problems caused by disease, congenital defect, overuse or injury. An ABC Certified Pedorthist is an individual who has studied foot anatomy and pathology, biomechanics, shoe construction and modification, foot orthosis fabrication and materials, footwear fitting and patient/practice management.

Pedorthist Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates for ABC pedorthist certification can attain the CPed credential through two pathways.

Pathway 1 requires that the applicant complete a CAPE approved pre-certification pedorthic coursework. Applicants who started their pedorthic education after January 1, 2006 must apply under this pathway.

Pathway 2 requires that an applicant complete 120-hours of CAPE approved pedorthic pre-certification educational courses. This pathway is only available to those applicants who started their pedorthic education prior to January 1, 2006.

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