The Robert M. Palmer, M.D.
Institute of Biomechanics, Inc.
A 501(3)(C) Not-For-Profit School
Conceptualized 1984 - Founded 1996 - Incorporated 2002
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The Robert M. Palmer, M.D. Institute of Biomechanics, Inc. A 501(3)(C) Not-For-Profit School Conceptualized 1984 - Founded 1996 - Incorporated 2002 |
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The pedorthic industry selected our campus to serve as the headquarters for the International Alliance for Pedorthic Education and Training.
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Our New Campus in Elwood, Indiana!
Helping People... Step by Step...
We are a not for profit school dedicated to teaching the biomechanical principles of pedorthics. Click on the Courses link to read about some of the courses we are currently teaching. For additional information about our educational program send us an e-mail at rmpinst@aol.com or phone 765-557-7216.
2005 - 120 Hour Pre-Certification Curriculum
The Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP‡) has revised their educational requirements beginning January 1, 2006. Candidates were required to register for the 120 Hour Pre-certification Curriculum prior to December 31, 2005.
‡ You can learn more about the guidelines by visiting the BCP website at www.cpeds.org
2006 - Levels Curriculum
The Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP) has implemented a competency based pedorthic educational course beginning January 1, 2006. The required hours for this course are under discussion with The International Alliance For Pedorthic Education And Advancement and CAPE. As of 2-18-2006, the required time is 160 hours.
Level 1 & 2: Candidates are required to attend Level 1 & 2 and successfully complete and pass both a hands-on test as well as a written exam before proceeding to the next level. Levels 1 & 2 are provided consecutively. Upon the successful completion of these two levels the candidate is eligible for the certificate of Registered Footwear Technician. Level 1 & 2 offers a program in which a candidate may arrive for the course, pay full price for the course and test out of Level 1 & 2 after successfully completing both the hands-on and written exams.
Level 3: It is mandatory that all candidates attend the entire Level 3 course. Upon the successful completion of this level the candidate is eligible to sit for the BCP exam which is offered twice a year at various national locations in the USA.
Internships: The internship requirement has been post-poned until 2007.
To Register for the 2006 - Levels Curriculum:
1) Email us at rmpinst@aol.com then download and complete a Student Application (click here to download)
Tuition:
New 2006 BCP Compliant Courses -
Level 1, 2 & 3 provided in Elwood, Indiana - $4000
Level 1 & 2 - $3500 (Outside Elwood, Indiana)
Level 3 - $1000 (Only provided in Elwood, Indiana)
Level 1 Online - $900 open enrollment Internet based course
Note: $500.00 deposits or less are non-refundable
10% service fee for financial plan candidates for cancellation prior to 30 days prior to the course
There is no refund within 30 days of any course
Scholarships Are Available:
The Theodore H. Morden Scholarship Fund - Athletic Scholarship
The Carl Riecken Scholarship Fund - Specifics To Be Announced
Learning Disabilities Scholarship Fund
The Contribution To Pedorthic Profession Scholarship Fund
Survivors Of Intimate Abuse Scholarship Fund
Course Date Announcements...
Pre-Certification in Pedorthics (120 Hours)
Huntsville, Alabama - March 18 - 30, 2006
Sponsored by Wright Medical
Course location: Huntsville Hospital Corporate University
Tacoma, Washington - April 14 - 26, 2006
Sponsored by MacPherson Leather
Course location: King Oscar Convention Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico - September 18 - 30, 2006
Sponsored by Z-Coil
Course location: Z-Coil Corporate Headquarters
Elwood, Indiana October 9 - 27 Bionic Grand Opening
Sponsored by many generous contributors
NEW! Online Pre-Certification Level I Course now enrolling!
Click here for more information on our Pre-Certification in Pedorthics Course.
One Day Review for the BCP’s Pedorthic Certification Exam
October 2006
November 2006
May 2007
Additional Courses Offered
Fundamentals of Functional Feet Orthoses (52 Hours) More information
Dual Axis Intrinsic Posting* (40 Hours) More Information
Advanced Posting: Kirby Skive, Blake Inverted, Dual Axis and Triaxial*
Diabetic Shoe Fitting* (16 Hours) More Information
Pediatric Pedorthics - Assessment, Prevention, & Marketing* (20 Hours)
Associates Degree In Pedorthic Biomechanics - Year 2010!!!!
*Contact us for more information.
Courses can be customized to meet your needs with varying hours of attendance.
Partners in Alignment
The Robert M. Palmer M.D., Institute of Biomechanics, Inc., consists of a broad group of health care and educational professionals working together to continually improve the clinical application of pedorthics and lower extremity biomechanics. Click the Faculty link to read about many of the individuals currently contributing to the "Institute's" goals.