The Australian Pedorthic Medical Grade Footwear Association has recognized the need for representing those people that provide service and product to patients that have mobility difficulties due to the medical problems with their feet.
Formed several years ago it is slowly growing so that it now regularly communicates with the key representatives from government and medical health funds. Through its programs, the
APMGFA is encouraging its members to improve their qualifications and recognition. Programs include
CPed, Quality Assurance and Competency Standards
The names and organizations of the people that earn the
Certified Pedorthist and
become registered will be
published on the
MGFRegister Web Site. The medical profession will be encouraged to recommend
CPed’s to their patients for the provision of expert advice and product. The other sections of the certification system recognize the specialized Retail and Footwear Modification components of our profession.
The
APMGFA is also providing guidance in the Quality Management of the organizations that are represented by its members. The Generic Quality System has been specifically designed for implementation in a Medical Grade Footwear organization. It recognizes the special relationship between the provider and the patient and assures the provision of expert advice and quality product by the organization.
APMGFA has also been a major contributor to the development of the ANTA competency requirements that will shortly be published.
The
APMGFA is for members that want recognition of their competency to provide a full service in the Medical Grade Footwear industry, work in organizations that have as their key objective to provide quality advice and product and who want to support the development of the industry through contact with the people and organizations that have the greatest impact on the industry and their business.
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