NIPCO Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course

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Release Date: August 27, 2008
Expiration Date: August 27, 2011

The National Institute for Pharmacist Care Outcomes (NIPCO) is a leader in educating community pharmacists how to develop new market niches in disease management. This program will provide participants with 16 ACPE continuing education contact hours (1.6 CEUs) in pharmacy education. In order to receive the course certificate, participants must successfully complete all modules in the Online Home Study program, as well as attend and successfully complete the Live portion of the therapeutic shoe fitter course, conducted by NIPCO or one of its approved education partners. For a complete listing of NIPCO-accredited certificate programs, refer to www.ncpanet.org.

Overview:

Completion of all components of this NIPCO Therapeutic Shoe Fitter course will provide the participant with extensive education and training to fit therapeutic shoes. Persons with diabetes, in particular, are prime candidates for therapeutic shoes and foot orthotics. Online study program topics include: a review of the relevant anatomy and terminology of the lower extremity; gait and biomechanics; overview of diabetes mellitus, complications, and the importance of good foot care in diabetes patients; identification and analysis of foot disorders and conditions commonly encountered by pharmacists; and pedorthic management of these foot conditions. Medicare provides coverage for therapeutic shoes, but providers should first complete comprehensive education and training. Completion of the NIPCO Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course (all seven [7] modules), as well as attending and successfully completing the Live portion conducted by NIPCO or one of its approved education partners will provide the participant with a NIPCO Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Certificate. This course can be applied toward the attainment of the NIPCO Pharmacist Care Diplomate credential, and the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) (www.abcop.org) certified fitter of therapeutic shoes credential and the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) (www.bocusa.org) footwear specialist credential.

Disclaimer:

Certain states with orthotics and prosthetics or pedorthic requirements mandate that practitioners meet that state's requirements in order to dispense therapeutic footwear. Since each of these states has different requirements and definitions, pedorthic practitioners in those states should consult their specific state government. Successful completion of the NIPCO Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Course does not guarantee or imply that you will be able to dispense footwear in your state.

Target Audience: Pharmacists/HME Dealers and Staffs

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Comprehend the basic anatomy, physiology, and terminology related to the lower extremity
• Recognize important facts about diabetes: its incidence, prevalence, and related foot and other complications
• Understand the basics of human biomechanics, the gait cycle and its phases, and the key muscles involved
• Recognize the most commonly encountered foot complications, how to manage them, and know when to refer a patient to another healthcare professional

Accreditation:

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as an approved provider of general pharmacy education and certificate programs. This program consists of seven [7] modules and provides up to 16 contact hours (CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists only. This program is no longer valid for credit after 2008.

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Faculty Information

Joan Erback Edelstein, MA, PT FISPO
Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy
Director of the Program in Physical Therapy
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York

Walter J. Pedowitz, MD
Clinical Professor
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York

Robert Schwartz, C.Ped.
President, CEO
Eneslow Pedorthic Enterprises, Inc.
New York, New York

Justin Wernick, DPM, C.Ped.
NY College of Podiatric Medicine
Orthopedic Department
New York, New York

Advisory Panel

Walter J. Pedowitz, MD
Clinical Professor
Columbia University
New York, New York

Justin Wernick, DPM
NY College of Podiatric Medicine
Orthopedic Department
New York, New York

Gary Glisson, RPh, FACA, FIACP
Ward Drug Company
Nashville, North Carolina

Project Staff

Dennis J. Janisse, C.Ped.
Project Editor
President and CEO
National Pedorthic Services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kathryn F. Kuhn, R.Ph.
Project Director
NIPCO Executive Director
Alexandria, Virginia

William Popomaronis, R.Ph.
Assistant Project Director
Vice-President, Long Term and Home Health
National Community Pharmacists Association
Alexandria, Virginia

Linda Mick, Pharm.D.
Executive Resident
Associate Project Editor
National Community Pharmacists Association
Alexandria, Virginia

Stacey M. Swartz, Pharm.D.
Associate Project Editor
National Community Pharmacists Association
Alexandria, Virginia

Eleanor R. Nespica
Editorial Assistant
NIPCO Pharmacy Programs Coordinator
National Community Pharmacists Association
Alexandria, Virginia

Activity Fee: $195 members

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