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These documents are referenced throughout the site. We have grouped them into the following categories for your convenience.
Certification
Practice Details for Certification Programs:
Practitioners who are certified are eligible to practice within the scope of their respective certifications. Each certification program has a corresponding scope of practice, which provides an overview of the services that certified practitioners can perform for their patients.
Application Forms:
Candidates who are not currently certified complete and submit the following documents.
Orthotist Certification Application
Prosthetist Certification Application
Pedorthist Certification Application
Orthotic Fitter Certification Application
Mastectomy Fitter Certification Application
Certification Retake Application
Reciprocity Policy
Practitioners who are certified with other certifying bodies may be eligible for BOC certification. If eligible, complete and submit the Reciprocity Application.
Multiple Choice Examination Content Outlines and Instructions:
The content outlines provide information on the subject matter from which the multiple choice exams are developed. The instructions describe how the outlines may be used in exam preparation.
Orthotic Fitter Content Outline
Mastectomy Fitter Content Outline
Video Practical Examination Documents:
Applicants seeking Orthotist and/or Prosthetist certification need to complete a Video Practical Examination. The instructions detail the procedures to be performed and recorded. The forms to be submitted with the VPE provide documentation that a candidate has ethically completed the exam.
Ethics:
Certified Practitioners are responsible for upholding the BOC Code of Ethics. A Charge Statement may be filed against a BOC Certified Practitioner for failure to uphold the Code of Ethics, and the Case Procedures are available for review.
Policies:
Certification Maintenance
For a BOC-Certified Practitioner to maintain certification, he/she is responsible for upholding the requirements of the Recertification Policy. Forms are available for a practitioner who decides to pause or cease practicing.
Candidates who are currently certified in any of our programs by another certifying body can complete and submit the following application. For more information on eligibility, review the Reciprocity Policy.
BOC Certification Program Policies
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Policy
BOC upholds the privacy rights of candidates and certified practitioners through this policy.Test Development Policy
A brief description of BOC’s test development procedure is provided.Video Practical Examination Resubmission Policy
An orthotist and/or prosthetist candidate who does not pass the Video Practical Examination can resubmit according to the policy herein.
Appeals
Candidates or certified practitioners wishing to appeal a decision may do so using the following documentation.
Continuing Education
CE Provider Approval Forms:
Continuing education providers who would like to have their courses BOC Approved may apply using the following forms.
COF & CMF Provider Approval Forms:
Entry-level course providers who would like to have their courses BOC Approved may apply using the following forms.
CE Submission Forms for Certified Practitioners:
For courses and activities not pre-approved by BOC, practitioners may apply to be awarded continuing education units by submitting one of the following documents.
Facility Accreditation
Becoming Accredited:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for accreditation to become a CMS-approved DMEPOS supplier, facility accreditation is one part of a bigger process. BOC is here to help with your accreditation, but it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that your facility a) meets accreditation standards, and b) follows all CMS requirements for DMEPOS suppliers. For more information, visit the Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment page.
BOC Accreditation Standards Guide
The BOC Standards, which encompass CMS Quality and Supplier Standards, explain what is required for a facility to be in compliance with and meet accreditation requirements.CMS DMEPOS Supplier Standards
The Code of Federal Regulations details the DMEPOS Supplier Standards, which are also available in an abbreviated format here. The application, or CMS Form 855S, is required to be completed for a facility to be issued a PTAN number from CMS – which a facility acquires after their facility becomes accredited. During accreditation, the facility site survey may include verification that the supplier is in compliance with these standards.CMS DMEPOS Quality Standards
To become accredited, a facility is required to be in compliance with the CMS Quality Standards, available on the CMS Supplier Enrollment website.DMEPOS Product Category Personnel Requirements
The product category checklist is included in the facility accreditation application. The requirements are also available separately for facilities who wish to review the list independently from completing the application.Facility Accreditation Consultants
The following accreditation consultants may be of assistance to BOC Facility Accreditation applicants. These consultants have demonstrated excellent knowledge of CMS Quality and Supplier Standards, in addition to BOC standards, resulting in satisfactory accreditation decisions for their clients.Disclaimer: BOC offers contact information for consultants as a resource only. Any written and/or verbal agreements made are between the supplier and consultant only. The use of one of these listed consultants does not guarantee a satisfactory BOC accreditation decision.
BOC Site Survey Checklists
The BOC site survey checklist allows you to prepare for your survey by making sure you meet the listed requirements. The BOC mastectomy boutique checklist helps mastectomy boutiques prepare for their unique requirements. You can print the documents out and check items off or simply download the document to your computer for reference.
Applying for BOC Facility Accreditation:
Accreditation Application
If it is your first time becoming accredited, use this application.
If you are currently accredited with another organization but would like to learn about becoming accredited with BOC, please contact fa@bocusa.org for more information, or use this form to get the process started: Reassignment of Accreditation
Maintaining Accreditation:
Reaccreditation Application
Facilities are required to apply for reaccreditation and be surveyed every three years.
If an accredited facility experiences any of the following changes, an application is required and an additional site survey may be necessary.
General
BOC Model Licensure Act
In addition to providing definitions and scopes of practice, BOC's model gives legislators a framework for establishing practice standards, examinations, fees, penalties, license renewal and restoration procedures, continuing education requirements, sanctions if needed, a board to oversee the licensure process, and other aspects of regulation.
BOC Model Licensure Act - Microsoft Word (.doc)
BOC Model Licensure Act - Adobe Reader (PDF)
The BOC Payment Form offers an alternative, expedited payment method that may be preferable to shipping or mailing payment forms for prospective and current certificants and accreditation contacts without login credentials.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you have at least two years experience as a BOC-certified practitioner, BOC offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that can broaden your professional outlook, improve your knowledge base and even help you move forward in your career. Volunteers who help to keep BOC strong are more than just appreciated. They’re recognized as vital to the continued well-being of the organization and to our profession. For that reason, BOC offers continuing education credits for your participation, with the number of credits offered varying by the particular opportunity.
Interested?
Please fill out the Volunteer Form and email (janpaul.miller@bocusa.org) or fax (410.753.8805) to Jan paul Miller, Director of Certification.