As part of the promise to meet the demand for quality patient care while providing exceptional support to its practitioners, BOC continues to evolve as a trusted resource for certification and accreditation in the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) profession. On January 1,...

Owings Mills, Maryland (January 31, 2014) – In a joint effort to deliver a unique certification opportunity to Medtrade attendees, an introductory workshop for the Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification exam will be presented by the Board of...

The Chair and Executive Committee of its Board of Directors were recently announced by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). James L. Hewlett, BOCO, who has served two terms as Vice Chair of the Board, assumed the role of Chair beginning January 1, 2014. The Executive...

Posted on behalf of the Hanger Clinic. Please direct inquiries to Jennifer Bittner, Hanger, Inc., 512-777-3730, jbittner@hanger.com, or Krisita Burket, Hanger, Inc., 904-249-0314, kburket@hanger.com AUSTIN, Texas, November 14, 2013 – Hanger, Inc. today announced it has...

Posted on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society from Chris Casteel. Please direct inquiries to Patti Radzik at patti.radzik@mmss.org. The da Vinci Awards is seeking nominations for its annual awards program honoring those who are bringing life-improving technologies...

The election of Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, as Secretary-Treasurer of its Board of Directors was recently announced by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). ICE is a professional membership association that advances credentialing through education, standards,...

A new accreditation program for retail pharmacies was developed and launched by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). The launch occurred at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 115th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition in Orlando, Florida. BOC is...

Owings Mills, MD– A new website was launched by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) on September 13, 2013. The launch occurred in time for the O&P World Congress, hosted by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), in Orlando, Florida. The new...

With the addition of Becoming a BOC Ambassador and other online features, BOC continues to provide award-winning customer service. But we're not done yet! BOC-certified individuals and BOC-accredited facilities now have the option to add a photo, list their social network...

Do you love BOC?  We hope so. We're continuously working to improve your experience and standing in the profession. Show your support for BOC by becoming a BOC Ambassador and share our latest news, updates and tips with your friends, colleagues, and professional contacts. How...

The May 2013 issue of HomeCare Magazine highlights the advantages of the Certified DME Specialist (CDME) in the article "Empowering Employees: Building Skills, Increasing Productivity." Author Russ Willcutt says of BOC: "All accrediting agencies require employee training, but...

In our last email, we told you how easy it is to update your facility's information, anytime, from your home or office computer, simply by logging in to MyBOC. The following updates to your accreditation may require a site survey: Add or remove product categories Complete a...

We recently told you how convenient it is to apply for accreditation and reaccreditation online. You also can update your facility's information, anytime, from your home or office computer by logging in to MyBOC. Here's what you can do online: - Update contact information and...

BOC recently added features for accredited facilities through MyBOC, your facility's very own online web portal. Among the new features is the ability to apply for accreditation or reaccreditation online. Why apply online? It's convenient. You can apply quickly and...

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) changed the prerequisites to become a certified orthotist or prosthetist, beginning January 1, 2013. They now require graduation from an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education...