Orthotic Fitter
The orthotic fitter fits and delivers pre-fabricated orthotic devices. The orthotic fitter works directly with patients to evaluate their needs, formulate a treatment plan, and provide follow-up care to ensure successful outcomes. The orthotic fitter is trained to provide certain custom-fitted, pre-fabricated, and off-the-shelf orthoses, including:
- Certain cervical orthoses
- Certain pre-fabricated upper- and lower-limb orthoses
- Pre-fabricated spinal orthoses, except those used in the treatment of scoliosis, unstable spinal conditions, or halo cervical orthoses
- Pressure gradient garments
- Trusses
Orthotic fitters may work in settings such as patient care facilities, physicians’ offices, and pharmacies.
To obtain certification in orthotic fitting, you will have to pass exams from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC), the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC), or both. To learn more about the requirements for certification, please visit the ABC website or the BOC website.
View a list of orthotic fitter education programs
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Contact Arlene Gillis at 813-517-1741 for information.
2019 Spring Class
December 17, 2018 Veterans Registration Opens
January 14, 2019 Public Registration Opens
February 11, 2019 Last Day to Register
February 25, 2019 Program Begins
March 1, 2019 Program Ends
2019 Summer Class
May 20, 2019 Veterans Registration Opens
June 10, 2019 Public Registration Opens
July 8, 2019 Last Day to Register
July 22, 2019 Program Begins
July 26, 2019 Program Ends
2019 Fall Class
September 9, 2019 Veterans Registration Opens
October 7, 2019 Public Registration Opens
November 4, 2019 Last Day to Register
November 18, 2019 Program Begins
November 22, 2019 Program Ends
