Tag: Mastectomy fitters
Terri McLeod’s three-minute elevator speech on certification
January 27, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
NEW YORK – Terri McLeod, who received the 2022 Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service, worked at a pharmacy/DME to put herself through college, obtained her first certification from the Board of Certification/Accreditation in 1985 and was trained by none other than Newberry himself.
“It’s such an honor – Jim and I had such wonderful conversations and meetings through the years,” says McLeod, who retired two years ago after a 51-year career specializing...
BOC gives 'OK' to virtual course
May 15, 2020Tracy Orzel
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - For the first time ever, the Board of Certification/Accreditation has given the green light to a 100% online mastectomy fitter course.
Historically, the certified mastectomy fitter (CMF) and certified orthotics fitter (COF) courses combined online learning with in-person labs, but due to social distancing restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, BOC has revisited its policy.
“CMF and COF certificants are very important professionals in the health care communities...
Information with a 'pink flair'
October 30, 2011Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
HOUSTON - There's so much happening in the world of breast care that Rhonda Turner needed a magazine to get it all out there.
In December, the executive director of the American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) will launch an online magazine, "MeasureUp!"
"It's a full range of information geared toward the professional with a bit of a pink flair," said Turner.
The monthly magazine will include a feature article, new product reviews, fitter highlights, calendars and...