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Introducing the BOC Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter (CLCF) Microcredential

With the foundation of over 40 years of award-winning credentialling excellence, BOC is trusted by patients, physicians, employers, professional organizations, government agencies, referral sources, and the public.

The Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter (CLCF) credential can level up your career quickly and affordably, complement your expertise, and immediately benefit your patients and customers. The CLCF microcredential is available to health care professionals who have a current, relevant credential. Adding the CLCF skills alongside these current credentials adds value in retail and clinical settings. Click here to view the CLCF announcement.

Why Become a CLCF?

The CLCF microcredential is the only certified credential in the industry focusing exclusively and specifically on the skills to properly fit the range of lymphedema compression garments. With growing patient need and the Lymphedema Treatment Act, the demand for these skills is increasing. CLCF not only helps patients receive the care they need to live full and productive lives, but also patient satisfaction can increase—the garments fit better the first time around, there are fewer returns and fewer visits for refitting.

Quality Care Assurance

  • Credible and responsive customer service.
  • Helpful resources and support.
  • Up-to-date credentials.
  • Assurance of patient safety.

Earn Recognized Credentials

  • Prove that you have met rigorous standards.
  • Demonstrate quality and professionalism.
  • Gain recognition in the healthcare community.

Ready to Apply?

Complete the Online CLCF Application below, or

Download PDF of CLCF Application

Why Consider a CLCF Microcredential?

This is a short, focused, skills-based certification that verifies your competence specifically in lymphedema compression garment fitting.

 

Unique Benefits

Unlike full degrees or long-form certificate programs, a CLCF microcredential is:

  • Affordable. $50 application fee | $100 exam fee | annual renewal.
  • Centered on competency for specific skills and professional practice related to compression garment fitting.
  • Attainable in a relatively short time frame and requires just entry level training in compression garment fitting generally provided by garment manufacturers and/or specialized educators.
  • Valuable as a complement to active credentials for professionals working with DMEPOS and compression therapy including BOC certificants: Certified Mastectomy Fitters, Certified Orthotic Fitters and Certified Durable Medical Specialists.
  • Credentialed and awarded after demonstrating your competence through a one-hour, multiple choice exam.
  • Easy to maintain with just an annual renewal and ten (10) continuing education units (CEUs) over five (5) years.

CLCF Resources at Your Fingertips.

Detailed Content Outline (DCO)

The DCO will help you prepare for the Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter exam. The exam has 60 multiple choice questions that are based on this outline; you will have one hour to complete the exam online.

Scope of Practice (SOP) for a Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter

The SOP provides an overview of the roles, skills, and requirements of a Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter (CLCF). The individual has completed training and is qualified to measure, fit, dispense, and adjust compression garments.

Summary of Prerequisites

The CLCF is a microcredential and must accompany an active credential in a relevant field. Compression garment fitting education is also required prior to taking the CLCF Exam.

Invest in Yourself.

Take the Next Step in Your Career.

Apply today to become a BOC Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter.

Complete the Online CLCF Application below

OR

Download PDF of CLCF Application

Next Steps

1

Complete the application:

  • Online using the application form below; or
  • Print and complete the PDF of the application and submit via email to: cert@bocusa.org. You can also mail to: BOC, Certification Dept, 10461 Mill Run Circle, Ste 1250, Owings Mills, MD 21117
  • BOC will email you to confirm receipt of payment and status of your application and if any additional documentation is needed.

We understand everyone’s situation is unique. Please email Shanae Davis if you have any questions about the application, your eligibility and/or education requirements.

2

When the application is approved, you will receive details to schedule your exam and complete the online systems tests from our testing partner, TestReach.

3

Be sure to review the Detailed Content Outline, Scope of Practice and documentation from TestReach before scheduling and taking the exam.

4

You will be notified with the results within a week.

5

After successfully completing the exam, the BOC Certification Team supports you with our personalized, one-on-one approach. To maintain your credential, CLCF requires an annual renewal fee ($50) and just (ten) 10 continuing education units (CEUs) over the course of five (5) years. We support you in finding and tracking your CEU requirements.

Apply For CLCF Microcredential

Certified Lymphedema Compression Fitter (CLCF) Online Application

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(eg. BOC-CMF and/or other current healthcare credentials e.g..PT, RN, CLT etc. See requirements below.)
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Education and Credentials Requirement

I currently hold qualifying active credential/s in the medical or healthcare fields that permit me to apply for this certified microcredential
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I have completed a BOC-approved Entry Level Lymphedema Compression Fitting Course.
I have included a copy of my certificate of completion for this course.

Questionnaire

Have you been named as a defendant in a professional liability suit during the past five years?
Were any professional practice judgments or settlements filed against you in the past five years?
Has your professional certification/license ever been affected negatively by any agency?
Have you ever been convicted of one or more felonies?
Has any public or private healthcare payor ever brought charges against you for any reason?
Has your professional liability coverage ever been restricted, limited, or denied?
How did you hear about BOC?

Attestation

I attest that the information reported on this application, and in all accompanying documentation, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Microcredential Fees

(Fees are subject to change)

Fees

Application & CLCF Multiple Choice Exam Fees: $150.00

Take your computer-based, multiple-choice exam from your home or office.

BOC’s testing provider, TestReach, will contact you via email with instructions on how to schedule your appointment to take this exam once all requirements are met.

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If using a promo code: Continue to fill out and complete your application online. After submitting your application, please contact BOC at 877-776-2200 or cert@bocusa.org to make your payment. BOC will review the code and, if valid, will process your offer when you complete payment.
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Is your CLCF application complete?

Questions?  Please email us at cert@bocusa.org

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