Ms. Jacinta R. Walker of Vidalia, Louisiana has successfully completed a rigorous process to earn certification as a Mastectomy Fitter from the Board for Certification/Accreditation (BOC).  Certification is awarded when an individual has successfully completed extensive educational training and practical experience under supervision, passed a comprehensive examination, and meets nationally-accepted standards of practice. 

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Certified professionals are qualified to provide patient care and to fabricate and/or fit appropriate prescribed devices to individuals; devices are used to support, align, prevent, or correct conditions of the body or skeleton, or to improve the function of moveable parts of the body.

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“The goal of the profession is to help people maintain or regain the mobility that allows them to stay healthy,” notes Claudia Zacharias, President & CEO of BOC, located in Owings Mills, Maryland. “With the American population spanning five generations, we are seeing people in every age group experience mobility issues. That means the need for services is increasing. It is a genuine pleasure to welcome Ms. Jacinta R. Walker as a BOC-certified professional.”

About BOC: The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has provided credentials demonstrating the competence and proficiency of Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) professionals for over 30 years. BOC offers National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)-accredited certification programs in five O&P disciplines: orthotics, prosthetics, pedorthics, orthotic fitting, and mastectomy fitting. BOC also offers the Certified DME Specialist™ (CDME™) certification for DME staff. BOC partners with O&P and DME facilities, including pharmacies, that provide Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), by offering accreditation that evidences compliance with standards set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and various state boards. Learn more at www.bocusa.org.