Re: It is up to you!
Gary Seaman
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Re: It is up to you!
Creator:
Gary Seaman
Date:
4/29/2002
Text:
Hi All, Tony and Al
I think that Al Pikes question, is the answer. Why is there a need for two
certfication systems? I have in the past year looked into the US certfication
process and I have found that neither program is complete. That what the ABC
program lacks the BOC program has and vice versa. This being, that the entry
level into the ABC is too high and that the exit level of the BOC program is
too low. The answer is possibly in the combination of the two programs so that
those candidates who do not have the entry level requirements of ABC but have
the determination and skill, still have the opportunity to achieve the ABC
level of certification. I do believe that a national certification
qualification should be compulsory, as the O & P profession is being undermined
in the US by underqualified practioners. At the same time there are many
excellent candidates for certification who do not qualify for ABC
certification, but should be given the opportunity. For example O & P Tech�s.
Best wishes
Gary Seaman
Orthotist/ Prosthetist
> What we need is regulation of this profession to:
>
> 1)Stop this counterproductive alphabet soup sand box feuding and focus
> on the real solution by requiring every provider to have a license to
> practice.
> 2)Better ensure patient protection and proper delivery of qualified
> services
> 3)Provide ACCOUNTABILITY , state and federal oversight to providers of
> comprehensive O&P services
> 4)Promote and encourage proper coverage by third party payers
>
> As a open question to all subscribers :
>
> What other legitimate heath care profession, providing comprehensive
> health care services, does not require a state license to legally
> provide these services ?
>
> I look forward to receiving the exceptions but there will be none!
>
> Consumers,do want proper and affordable coverage for O&P services?
> Advocate for and support regulation and seek out licensed providers for
> your O&P needs.
>
> Practitioners, is your profession worthy of a license?
> Advocate for and support regulation.
>
> Practitioners, do you want proper reimbursement for the comprehensive
> O&P services that you provide?
> Advocate for and support regulation.
> Tony Barr
> consumer
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 11:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [OANDP-L] initials
>
>
> > What is the NEED for two certification programs? Would three, four, or
> five
> > certification programs give more protection to the consumer?
> >
> > In states there is ONE license for the barber, hairdresser, nurse,
> doctor,
> > lawyer, and in few states ONE license for the prosthetist and
> orthotist to
> > protect the public.
> >
> > Respectively asked,
> >
> > Al Pike, CP
> >
>
>
I think that Al Pikes question, is the answer. Why is there a need for two
certfication systems? I have in the past year looked into the US certfication
process and I have found that neither program is complete. That what the ABC
program lacks the BOC program has and vice versa. This being, that the entry
level into the ABC is too high and that the exit level of the BOC program is
too low. The answer is possibly in the combination of the two programs so that
those candidates who do not have the entry level requirements of ABC but have
the determination and skill, still have the opportunity to achieve the ABC
level of certification. I do believe that a national certification
qualification should be compulsory, as the O & P profession is being undermined
in the US by underqualified practioners. At the same time there are many
excellent candidates for certification who do not qualify for ABC
certification, but should be given the opportunity. For example O & P Tech�s.
Best wishes
Gary Seaman
Orthotist/ Prosthetist
> What we need is regulation of this profession to:
>
> 1)Stop this counterproductive alphabet soup sand box feuding and focus
> on the real solution by requiring every provider to have a license to
> practice.
> 2)Better ensure patient protection and proper delivery of qualified
> services
> 3)Provide ACCOUNTABILITY , state and federal oversight to providers of
> comprehensive O&P services
> 4)Promote and encourage proper coverage by third party payers
>
> As a open question to all subscribers :
>
> What other legitimate heath care profession, providing comprehensive
> health care services, does not require a state license to legally
> provide these services ?
>
> I look forward to receiving the exceptions but there will be none!
>
> Consumers,do want proper and affordable coverage for O&P services?
> Advocate for and support regulation and seek out licensed providers for
> your O&P needs.
>
> Practitioners, is your profession worthy of a license?
> Advocate for and support regulation.
>
> Practitioners, do you want proper reimbursement for the comprehensive
> O&P services that you provide?
> Advocate for and support regulation.
> Tony Barr
> consumer
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 11:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [OANDP-L] initials
>
>
> > What is the NEED for two certification programs? Would three, four, or
> five
> > certification programs give more protection to the consumer?
> >
> > In states there is ONE license for the barber, hairdresser, nurse,
> doctor,
> > lawyer, and in few states ONE license for the prosthetist and
> orthotist to
> > protect the public.
> >
> > Respectively asked,
> >
> > Al Pike, CP
> >
>
>
Citation
Gary Seaman, “Re: It is up to you!,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 27, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218836.
