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	Pedorthic Shoe Technician tm Program

Introduction: With an ever continuing need for quality improvement in patient care, the need for competency-based programs to provide clinical knowledge to new and existing pedorthic-related service providers is of prime importance. Pedorthic Shoe Technician designation, and related program standards, serves to ensure competency of those individuals who provide shoe modification services as support staff to credentialed / licensed Pedorthists, orthotists, DPM’s and other clinicians that provide direct patient care. Scope of Practice: A Pedorthic Shoe Technician (PST) is competent in the design, fabrication, assembly, and adjustment or servicing of Pedorthic footwear for the prevention or amelioration of painful and/or disabling conditions of the foot and ankle. “Pedorthic footwear” means therapeutic shoes and shoe modifications made for therapeutic purposes. Download the CPED vs PST Matrix here. The PST will also have knowledge of adjunctive therapies including AFO’s and foot orthoses that may be utilized in conjunction with the therapeutic footwear. The PST will also have an appreciation of their relationship with the medical community including the Certified Pedorthist, Orthotist, Prosthetist and medical professionals involved with the management of the associated foot and ankle pathology. To be recognized by the Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA), a PST must meet initial educational requirements and pass a comprehensive written exam given by a Pedorthic Shoe Technician educational program approved by the Shoe Service Institute of America. Certificate Awarded: Shoe Service Institute of America Pedorthic Shoe Technician (PST) Certificate Pre-requisites: - Current SSIA Member in good standing - Access to a high-speed Internet connection *Enroll Online Here* *or Call us at* *918-606-2861*
Program	Description
100% Online Pedorthic Shoe Technician Distance Learning Program Final examination is required. Tuition: $395 *Enroll Online Here* *or Call us at* *918-606-2861*	This course consists of self-paced online modules. Each module is comprised of a video, printable lecture notes, a lab activity, a study activity, and a self assessment. These modules can be accessed via a high-speed Internet connection from anywhere at any time with a username and password. These modules include: Pedorthic Fundamentals Terminology Basic Foot Anatomy Biomechanics Common Foot Pathologies Diabetic Complications Shoe fitting Retail Shoe Business & Management Material Science In addition, Shoe Modification online modules include Video Practical Labs. The student uses a digital camera to take at least five photos of each modification process including one before, at least three during, and one final product photo. The photos are then emailed to the instructor. Video Lecture / Video Practical Labs include: Thomas Metatarsal Bars Crescent Metatarsal Bars Mayo Metatarsal Bars Wedging Elevations / Rockers SACH Heels Excavations Buttresses Sole Flares Closures
16 Hour Online / 3 Day-Live Pedorthic Shoe Technician Program Final examination is required. Tuition: $595 *Enroll Online Here* *or Call us at* *918-606-2861*	This course consists of self-paced online modules followed by a live 3-day class in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Each online module is comprised of a video, printable lecture notes, a lab activity, a study activity, and a self assessment. These modules can be accessed via a high-speed Internet connection from anywhere at any time with a username and password. These modules include: Pedorthic Fundamentals Terminology Basic Foot Anatomy Biomechanics Common Foot Pathologies Diabetic Complications Shoe fitting Retail Shoe Business & Management Material Science In addition, the live 3-day Shoe Modification Practical Labs in Tulsa, Oklahoma will include hands-on instruction in: Thomas Metatarsal Bars Crescent Metatarsal Bars Mayo Metatarsal Bars Wedging Elevations / Rockers SACH Heels Excavations Buttresses Sole Flares Closures
Certified Pedorthist PST to Pedorthic pre-certification Level One Bridge Program Final examination is required. Tuition: $355 *Enroll Online Here* *or Call us at* *918-606-2861*	The PST to Pedorthic pre-certification bridge program is designed to provide the PST student with the balance of the competencies required for completion of Level One of the Pedorthic Precertification Program. The Bridge Program, in conjunction with the PST Program, meets all competency requirements of the Level One completion. Candidates for pedorthist certification can attain the BOC Pedorthist credential through successful completion of Levels 1, 2 and 3 of a CAPE approved pre-certification pedorthic program, passing the Pedorthic Board Examination and completion of 1000 hours of clinical experience. Download the CPED vs PST Matrix here.

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