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CMS-Deemed Accreditation
DMEPOS Certification

Board of Certification/Accreditation

CMS-Deemed Accreditation
DMEPOS Certification

ABOUT THE AWARD
The BOC Certificant of the Year Award distinguishes a professional in good standing in any of BOC’s six certification areas (DME Specialist, Mastectomy Fitter, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotist, Pedorthist, or Prosthetist).

Nominees must demonstrate exceptional service to patients, notable achievements in research, commitment to giving back to the community and/or outreach to developing countries or other underserved areas

CERTIFICANT OF THE YEAR INFORMATION SHEET

 

APPLICATION

Application Period: TBD

Who Is Eligible?
BOC-Certified individuals in any of BOC’s six certification areas:

 

• DME Specialist (CDME)

• Mastectomy Fitter (CMF)

• Orthotic Fitter (COF)

• Orthotist (BOCO)

• Pedorthist (BOCPD)

• Prosthetist (BOCP)

 

About the Process

  1. The nomination period opens on September 9, 2020.
  2. The nomination period closes on January 11, 2021.
  3. The winner is announced TBD.
Past Recipients of the BOC Certificant Of the Year Award
2020         

2021 Certificant of the Year Nomination Form

Please complete all information below. Incomplete submissions may not be eligible to move ahead in the process.

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Certificant of the Year Nomination
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The information you provide in the following sections is the primary basis for evaluating the certificant you have nominated. You are encouraged to supplement this application with additional information, photos, news articles, etc.

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