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Mastectomy Training Programs

Are you interested in becoming a certified mastectomy fitter? One of the requirements of becoming certified is to successfully complete entry-level training by an approved program.

Online Training

American Breast Care offers the certified fitter pre-certification training course and eight one-hour online courses. They developed this course because they understand you need a solution to obtain and continue your education requirements. This course requires no travel and is learner-lead.

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Live Training

American Breast Care offers two live training course options: Basic Foundations of Fitting and Beyond Fitting: Cornerstones to Success. For the most up-to-date schedule, full descriptions of the courses, details, and registration information, please visit the American Breast Care website.

February 3, 2023: Pre-certification/Basic: Basic Foundations of Fitting, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL
February 4, 2023: Advanced: Beyond Fitting: Cornerstones to Success, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL

February 28, 2023: Pre-certification/Basic: Basic Foundations of Fitting, Nashville, TN

March 22, 2023: Pre-certification/Basic: Basic Foundations of Fitting, Irvine, CA

March 23, 2023: Advanced: Beyond Fitting: Cornerstones to Success, Irvine CA

Dates & locations are subject to change. Please check American Breast Care's schedule for the most up-to-date information.

Updated 1/18/23

Exam Prerequisites

Depending on which accrediting body you register to take your exam with, you may have different requirements.

If your organization is an Essentially Women member, you may also be eligible for exam discounts, please contact Essentially Women to learn more.

Apply Online

Before scheduling the exam, ABCOP and BOC both require an online application to be submitted.

Exam Scheduling

Prior to scheduling your exam, be sure your prerequisites are complete, including your application.

Maintenance

As with any certification, fitters will need continuing education credits to maintain their certification.

Essentially Women offers a wide variety of continuing education opportunities for their members. To learn more about these opportunities, contact Essentially Women.