Education and Training - Pedorthists

Canadian Certified Pedorthists are university educated and trained professionals. There are three major components to the education and training process.

I. Pre-requisite Undergraduate Education

An undergraduate degree in a related field is required, with prerequisite courses in :

* exercise physiology
* functional anatomy
* biomechanics
* athletic injuries
* physical growth and motor development
*motor control

II. Post- Graduate Diploma in Pedorthics through the University of Western Ontario www.uwo.ca/cstudies/framepostdegree.html

Courses (each 36 hours)

* Practical Foot Mechanics
* Pathomechanics and Pedorthic Care
* Assessment and Basics of Diagnostics for Pedorthic Care
* Introductory Orthotic Systems
* Advanced Orthotic Systems
* Pedorthic Approach to Footwear and Footwear Modifications
* Professional Practice for Pedorthics

Practicums:

* Clinical–380 hours
* Footwear and Orthoses–380 hours
* Laboratory (orthoses fabrication and footwear modification)–560 hours

III. Certification Exams

College of Pedorthics of Canada written, oral and practical exams
www.cpedcs.ca/certification.htm