Pedorthic Certificate Program

ABC Approved Pedorthic Course is divided into two sections.

Part I: Self-Paced Online Presentations

$3,300.00

Study Time:

Self-paced online work lets you begin the 80-hour online class and spread it out to fit your busy schedule. After completing the virtual presentations, you will have 6 months to enroll in the scheduled practical section.

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Part I of our Pedorthist Certificate Program is self-paced virtual learning, designed to prepare you to successfully take the certification exam. ABC has implemented new standards of quality pedorthic education. The AOPS program strives to ensure your competency in each of the required learning domains:

Patient assessment
Formulation of treatment plan
Implementation of treatment plan
Patient follow-up
Practice management
Professional ethics & compliance

You will begin with a thorough review of human anatomy with focus on the anatomy of the feet. Intense study of the conditions and pathologies which will affect the feet is included in the curriculum as well as in-depth study of diabetes.

Treatment options, shoe and orthotic theory, custom design and laboratory practicums provide the student with thorough knowledge of the relationship between the foot and devices.

In order to be awarded the pre-certification, you must satisfactorily pass the program intermediary tests and quizzes, then pass the final exam with a minimum score of 70%. We are here to help all along the way.

To be eligible to take the ABC or BOC pedorthic exam, you must meet the following criteria:

Possess a high school diploma, GED or college degree
Complete a ABC approved pre-certification program
Document 1,000 hours of patient care experience acquired before or after you complete the certificate program. This requirement will change in 2026 when the 1,000 hours must be completed after the course.

You can enroll using the Pedorthic Certificate tab on the homepage. Part I can begin immediately after enrolling. A syllabus will be emailed. The tuition is $3,300 USD and includes 80 hours of virtual learning.

Part II: Practical Section

5 days in lab | $600.00

When you are ready email info@academyofpedorthicscience.com to discuss lab dates.

The Academy strives to make the lab visit convenient for the students and instructors, many who have businesses and labs of their own. We offer the five 8-hour days over one long weekend, Friday – Tuesday. If you are interested in a private class at your location? Email questions to: info@academyofpedorthicscience.com

This hands-on section of the course partners the students to assess foot and gait patterns while practicing the fitting process in pairs. In the lab will be time to fabricate various pedorthic devices and modifications including: Various Shoe Modifications, Accommodative and Functional Foot Orthoses, and Partial Foot Prosthesis. The students will learn casting, scanning, and modification techniques. Instructors will share what they have learned and examples of feet they have known.

Each student will be assessed at each stage for successful identification of landmarks and techniques. This section will take 40 hours and must be selected within 6 months after the completion of Part I of the course. The labs will be held in Marietta, Georgia which is 30 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). We offer group hotel rates, but travel and lodging are students responsibility.

You will have 1 year to complete Parts I & II. No tuition refunds can be issued after online class has been accessed. The initial tuition covers the online section (Part I) of the course only. It does NOT cover the 5-day in-person section, which is $600 due before your chosen lab dates. The $600 lab fee covers all materials.

Instructions to Enroll:

To view the course objectives select the “Pedorthic Certificate Program Tab,” then click on the green “Pedorthic Certification Online Course.”

You can begin the online course at any time by selecting the green box that says “Enroll.” If you do not have a login name, click “Register Now” (use the name you want to see on your certificate, if you do not have a license select “not applicable”).

First, select the box, “Check Out With Paypal” then select “Purchase And Enroll.”

If you do not have a paypal select the tab below, “Check Out With Debit Or Credit Card.”

The Academy looks forward to meeting you at the Shu-Re-Nu Lab.