CFts Course Online
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Anatomy
It is important to be properly indentify the bones, muscles, joints and tendons of the foot, as well as be familiar with common footwear components.
Common Foot Pathologies
Common and additional foot pathologies and deformities found with diabetics.
Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes Mellitus and the complications relating to the disease can assist the fitter to better serve patients.
Terminology
It is important to learn the terminology as it relates to feet to properly communicate with referring physicians when necessary and to identify the relationship between the anatomical structure of the foot and footwear.
Documentation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have specific documentation necessary prior to dispensing diabetic footwear.
Ethics
Certified Fitters are required to abide by the Code of Professional Responsibility (ABC's professional ethics outline) to maintain good standing.