Re: Fw: Re: [OANDP-L] Study Guide

Re: Fw: Re: [OANDP-L] Study Guide

Stan LaCount

12/15/2002

Jim;

How the heck are ya?
Yes, we probably agree on lots of things, but not about making BOC the brunt
of an ABC Joke. I think you just mentioned my name to see if I was still
here, but I took the bait. When have I ever bashed you Brother? Back to
lurk mode.

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: JAMES M MCCOY < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: [OANDP-L] Fw: Re: [OANDP-L] Study Guide


> Stan,
>
> I knew I could count on you! Evidently there are some things we agree on.
>
> James M. Mc Coy, C.P., L.P., FAAOP
>
> On Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:19:26 -0500 Stan LaCount < <Email Address Redacted> >
> writes:
> > James;
> >
> > What a delightfully erudite post. I agree wholeheartedly. Why
> > would I not?
> > I can only add that ABC credentials are not nearly lofty enough to
> > be held
> > up as the zenith as far as professional certifications stand. The
> > orthotics
> > and prosthetics field has a long way to go before any can truly
> > call
> > themselves professionals, regardless of the particular combination
> > of
> > letters after their names.
> >
> > It would behoove all concerned to build an educational and
> > certifying
> > organization that does provide a uniform standard such that the
> > highest
> > qualifications for the times are always being met. ABC credentials
> > are
> > superior to BOC's and I don't think any could argue otherwise, but
> > the
> > difference between a belly laugh and a guffaw isn't much to snicker
> > about.
> >
> > Stan LaCount, PRE (now THAT'S a joke)
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: JAMES M MCCOY < <Email Address Redacted> >
> > To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> > Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 8:15 PM
> > Subject: [OANDP-L] Fw: Re: [OANDP-L] Study Guide
> >
> >
> > > I doubt you will find any BOC study guide material. My
> > understanding is
> > > the exam is so pathetically easy anyone can pass. Before any of
> > you
> > > (especially Stan) decide to bash me for these comments, please
> > consider
> > > that I have been told this by BOC credentialed individuals and I
> > am
> > > simply repeating their comments. One individual told me she was
> > > embarrassed to even put the credential on her business card ( a
> > sales
> > > rep. for DeRoyal) because the exam and credential (and I quote)
> > are a
> > > joke. Besides most of you already have formed your opinions
> > regarding
> > > this matter and we have all spent a great deal of energy
> > discussing
> > > this issue. However, if someone who is unaware of these facts asks
> > for
> > > information, I'll help educate them.
> > >
> > > Happy Holidays
> > >
> > > James M. Mc Coy, C.P., L.P., FAAOP
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:37:20 -0800 esperanza
> > < <Email Address Redacted> >
> > > writes:
> > > > Does anybody know if there is any study guide or course for
> > taking
> > > > the BOC exam for prosthetics or orthotics? I know that many
> > > > practitioners attend to Northwestern's course prior to sitting
> > for
> > > > the ABC exam. Is there anything out there for the BOC exams?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks In Advance.
> > > >
> > > > Esperanza (awaiting BOC examination)
> > > >
> > > >