Need CE Credits? Join your BOC colleagues at the 2012 AOPA National Assembly and Combined New England Chapter Meeting, September 6-9 in historic downtown Boston. Participate in education programs for all levels of experience and disciplines. Boston is the place to be as we...
MyBOC Tip 5: Enter CEUs Online
Through MyBOC, your personal BOC page, you can view and edit your contact information, view your CEU record, check your certification status, and pay your renewal fees online. We’re happy to introduce a new feature – the ability to enter your Continuing Education Units (CEUs)...
BOC’s Zacharias Wins Female Business Leader Award From Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine
Owings Mills, MD – Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, President & CEO of the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC), recently received the 2012 Brava! Award, given to top female CEOs in the Baltimore area by Baltimore SmartCEO magazine. Zacharias was among...
COPL News: BOC Offers Support to the Center for Orthotics and Prosthetics (COPL)
The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) is proud to have offered financial support to the Center for Orthotics and Prosthetics (COPL). BOC recognizes the importance of outcomes and evidence-based research in the O&P field and acknowledges COPL's work...
OPERF News: BOC Makes Generous Donation to OPERF
The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) recently made a donation to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) in the amount of $5000. As BOC's Chair of the Board of Directors John Kenney, MURP, BOCO, notes, "BOC is proud to...
Board Member Terri McLeod Featured as Amoena’s Fit Specialist of the Month
BOC is excited to congratulate Board Member Terri McCleod, CMOF, on being the Amoena Fit Specialist of the Month for June 2012. Amoena creates products to provide a better quality of life for women following breast surgery. Amoena's recognition of Terri's hard work and...
BOC Certification Programs Reaccredited
The Board of Certification/Accreditation International’s orthotist, prosthetist, orthotic fitter, and mastectomy fitter certification programs were recently re-accredited through 2016 by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA is a national certifying...
BOC Introduces Emeritus Status for Former Certificants
Owings Mills, MD – A new category, “Emeritus status,” has been introduced by the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) to recognize former certificants’ years of service in orthotics and prosthetics. The designation of “Emeritus status” acknowledges the...
BOC Outlines Upcoming Orthotist and Prosthetist Eligibility Requirement Changes
The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) recently released additional details regarding upcoming changes to the educational and experiential prerequisites for its orthotist and prosthetist certifications. The new requirements, which will take effect on...
BOC Subject Matter Experts Meet for Test Development
A group of subject matter experts met in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 17-19, 2012, to author new questions, known as “items,” for clinical simulation examinations in orthotics and prosthetics and multiple-choice examinations in orthotics, prosthetics, orthotic fitting, and...
Veterans Administration (VA) to Reimburse Testing Costs for Veterans
We are happy to announce that the United States Department of Veteran Affairs will reimburse testing costs for veterans taking BOC exams in all five certifications. The VA’s License and Certification Approval System (LACAS) allows a veteran to receive reimbursement for these...
BOC Board Elects Two New Directors
The Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) has two new Directors on its Board. The newly elected Board Directors are: Rod Borkowski, General Manager, Health Essentials Brad Watson, BOCPO, Clarksville Limb and Brace and Rehab, Inc. Borkowski is General Manager...
BOC Board Elects New Chairman, Executive Committee, and Members
BOC recently elected its 2012 Executive Committee and selected two new members for its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2012. John Kenney, BOCO, Vice President of Ongoing Care Solutions, Inc. with a practice in Laguna Hills, California, was elected Chairman. Kenney, a...
BOC to Join the O&P Alliance in 2012
We are excited to announce that BOC recently accepted an invitation to join the Orthotic and Prosthetic Alliance (O&P Alliance). As a member of the O&P Alliance, BOC is recognized as one of the leading national organizations representing the O&P profession. BOC will...
OPAF News: OPAF Welcomes BOC as Silver Level Sponsor for 2012
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact Robin Burton, Executive Director OPAF & The First Clinics 319-235-4318 phone 319-235-4326 fax rlb@opfund.org www.opfund.org OPAF Welcomes BOC as Silver Level Sponsor for 2012 December 1, 2011- OPAF & The First Clinics recently...