The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) recently was recognized as a Silver Winner of a 2020 Golden Bridge Award®. The award’s “Company Rethinking of the Year” category applauds companies that have demonstrated resiliency and creativity in adapting their business models...
O&P Almanac – “Contingency Planning During the COVID Pandemic”
COVID-19 has impacted lives and workplaces in ways that were once unimaginable and, without a doubt, has tested the preparedness plans we built and intended to rely on during times of crisis. As we continue to navigate uncharted territory, the need to be flexible and...
BOC Calls for Nominations for Second Annual Certificant of the Year Award
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its second annual Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach. “BOC established its Certificant of the...
David E. Evans Named BOC’s First Certificant of the Year
David E. Evans has been named BOC’s first Certificant of the Year. Photo Credit: Stephen Petegorsky Photography The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has named David E. Evans, BOCP Emeritus™, as the recipient of its first “Certificant of the Year” award. The award was...
BOC Seeks Nominations for Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is seeking nominations for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service to BOC. It is presented in honor and...
Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service
A longtime practitioner, BOC Board member and leader, the late James Newberry, Jr., BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD devoted himself to BOC and the orthotic and prosthetic profession. In memory of his life and legacy, BOC established the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service in...
BOC’s New Live, Remote Proctored Testing Option Now Available
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) launched a new live, remote proctored testing option, enabling certification candidates to complete their exams online–using their home or office computer–and earn BOC certification. Delivered by BOC test partner, PSI, the remote...
BOC Enhances Certification Programs with New COVID-Sensitive Remote Proctored Testing Option
To help DMEPOS professionals enhance their careers while social distancing, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announces a new remote proctored testing option. BOC certification candidates can complete their certification exams from the safety of their homes or...
BOC Issues Response to COVID-19 Crisis
BOC leaders continue to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and are striving to assure that our programs and services are minimally affected. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees, accredited businesses, certified professionals, certification candidates,...
BOC Celebrates Tenth Stevie® Award
Judges honor BOC as a Gold winner in this year’s international sales and customer service competition The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is a winner in this year’s prestigious Stevie® Awards competition for Sales & Customer Service. This is the organization’s...
BOC Offering DME Education Opportunities at Medtrade Spring
The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is pleased to offer multiple opportunities for DME professionals to enhance their careers at this year’s Medtrade Spring from March 3 – 4, 2020 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. On Tuesday, March 3 from 2:45 –...
BOC Board of Directors Announces 2020 Executive Committee, New Directors
The BOC Board of Directors proudly announces the election of its 2020 executive committee and the election of three new directors to the board. The executive committee is made up of the officers of the board. The recently elected 2020 officers are: Chair: Bradley “Brad” Watson,...