Aetrex Education Programs

Aetrex can provide you with Pedorthic Education and training to help you differentiate your business and increase your overall customer base. These hands on trainings will truly lead to a much higher level of service for your customers.

Aetrex is recognized as a worldwide leader in pedorthic education with over 20 Certified Pedorthists on staff. At Aetrex, we are committed to offering our customers unmatched education, training, and technical support

ABC Certified Shoe Fitter Program

In partnership with the NCPA, Aetrex is pleased to offer a comprehensive 2-part education program to help quality participants become an ABC Certified Fitter of therapeutic shoes.

According to the ABC, (the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics), “an ABC Certified Fitter of therapeutic shoes (CFts) is an individual trained and qualified in the provision of non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custom diabetic multi-density inserts. A certified fitter of therapeutic shoes is competent to practice within the scope of non-custom therapeutic footwear only.”

The Aetrex live shoe fitter program, hand in hand with the NCPA online program will fulfill the educational requirements needed to qualify for the ABC Certificate. In addition, individuals must pass an ABC standardized test.

The cost is 195.00

  2011 Aetrex Shoe Fitter Course Information

Aetrex Live Continuing Education Program

We are pleased to offer a one day seminar for Continuing Education Points at Aetrex. This seminar is for those already certified in the field, and are looking to be awarded with continuing education hours.

This is an exciting, education seminar that includes patient assessment, formulation of a wellness plan, and implementation of the plan. In addition, the seminar will review foot pathologies with solutions for conservative treatment. A hands on workshop utilizing computer foot scanning to evaluate the problem as well as a course of treatment is included.

This program has been awarded 7.5 Scientific Credits by ABC and 8.25 Category 1 CE’s by BOC

The cost is 195.00

Aetrex Online Continuing Education Program- Apex U on CD

Alternately, You can now earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) toward your certification right in the comfort of your own home. Apex U on CD includes a comprehensive workbook that features seminar outlines, illustrations and chapter tests. This course is good for those who are looking for CEU’s towards the following programs; Orthotists, Orthotic Assistants, Orthotic Technicians, Pedorthists, Therapeutic Shoe Fitters.

This program has been awarded 14.5 Scientific Credits by ABC and 10.5 Category 1 CE’s by BOC

Cost- $195.00 plus shipping and handling.

Please call 1-800-526-2739 for ordering information.