PFANEWS
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS FROM THE PEDORTHIC FOOTCARE ASSOCIATION
PFA's 59th Annual
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tion or concern.
Program & Speakers Updated (See: ad pg.25)
SYMPOSIUM WEBSITE IS LIVE!
The Pedorthic Footcare Association is
announcing the 59th Annual Symposium & Exhibition
scheduled for November 15-18th in St. Louis, Missouri.
PFA’s Symposium and Exhibition is a unique and out-
standing educational experience, not only because of the
tremendous quality of programming and speakers, but
also the intimate, collegial atmosphere promoted.
So check out the updated Program and Speakers and
save the date! More information will be coming soon!
For more information see ad this issue and view the 59th
Symposium Video Promo (see pg.9)!
(Click the link to visit PFA YouTube Channel):
59th Symposium Video Promo on YouTube
(Click the link to visit symposium website):
www.pedorthics.org
PFA introduces "Ask the
Experts" Program
EFFECTIVE March 1 st :
The Pedorthic Footcare Association is
proud to introduce our newest member benefit, our Ask
the Experts program! This program allows our member-
ship access to a panel of experts that they can ask ques-
tions or advise on a number Pedorthic and clinical topics.
All our experts are experienced business owners and have
been in the industry for 10 years or more. To access this
member benefit, simply call the PFA office at (229) 389-
12
Pedorthic Footcare Association | www.pedorthics.org
ABC to Conduct
Orthotic Fitter
Practice Analysis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1 st , 2018
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics,
Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) is conducting an
extensive survey of ABC orthotic fitters to collect detailed
information necessary to develop a new practice analysis
of this discipline. The participation of all ABC certified
orthotic fitters is critical.
Last published for orthotic fitters in 2011, ABC practice
analyses are a validation study focusing on providing a
contemporary description of the tasks and responsibili-
ties of the orthotic and prosthetic profession. The survey
results will be used in the development of future valid and
reliable exams; to determine current trends and directions
in practice; to provide a framework for education and
accreditation and to convey to those outside our disci-
plines the scope of services provided by certified orthotic
fitters.
It is critical that we obtain as many informed responses as
possible in order to ensure the quality of the certification
exam and to make sure it fully assesses the domains, tasks,
knowledge and skills needed in the profession.
The survey will be emailed to all ABC certified orthotic
fitters in late August. Data collection is the most critical
step in developing any practice analysis and we encourage
all ABC Certified Orthotic Fitters to participate in this
important survey. If we do not have your current email
address, please send it as soon as possible to: info@abcop.
org.
“This detailed survey will allow us to build a practice
profile of the contemporary orthotic fitter, and therefore
identify the essential knowledge and skills needed in the
delivery of safe and effective patient care. Participation