Exam Content
C. Ped (C) Exam Content
Anatomy of the Lower Limb
- Anatomical terminology for structures and positions (eg., condyle, interphalangeal, abduction, sagittal)
- Skeleton, muscles, ligaments, tendons (specific detail re locations, actions, attachments)
- Circulatory and nervous systems (only in general – pathways, supplies, pulses)
- Surface anatomy (assessment landmarks)
- Anatomical anomalies and deformities (eg., hallux limitus, claw toes, equinus, tarsal coalition, etc.)
Diseases/Conditions which affect the Lower Limb
- Etiology, symptoms, effects and complications of diseases which affect the legs and feet (eg., Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Poliomyelitis, Sever’s Disease, Freiberg’s Disease, etc.)
- Common acute and overuse injuries (eg., Morton’s neuroma; plantar fasciitis; metatarsalgia; Achilles tendonitis; patello-femoral pain syndrome; sprains, strains and fractures; etc.)
- Dermatological problems (eg., warts, callouses, corns, etc.)
Biomechanics
- Gait determinants (i.e., phases of gait; forces; muscle activity and interactions of joints during
gait cycle) - Gait assessment for lower limb problems, eg., recognition of anomalies and typical
compensatory actions
Pedorthic Assessment
- Recognition of typical symptomologies through palpation; surface anatomy; ranges-of-motion; patient history; gait analysis; wear patterns; etc.
Orthotic Fabrication
- Topcover materials, shell materials, positive casts (milled and plaster), weight-to-stiffness ratio, cast modification, footwear modifications
Pedorthic Management
- Generally accepted pedorthic approaches for supporting, accommodating and/or altering biomechanics of children, athletes, adults, and geriatrics
- Shoe anatomy and terminology; pedorthic footwear fitting; orthopaedic devices; shoe modifications; orthotic materials; casting procedures; etc. (e.g. – metatarsal bar, Thomas heel, hallux valgus night splint, elevations, wedges, rocker soles, buttresses/flares; fitting checkpoints, foam impression, plaster casting, etc.)
Principles of Behaviour
- Content of The College of Pedorthics of Canada and the Pedorthic Association of Canada’s Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.
C. Ped Tech (C) Exam Content
The C. Ped Tech (C) exam tests the standard of knowledge expected of a pedorthic technician who independently manufactures orthoses and footwear modifications using patient files produced by a pedorthist. The technician must have sufficient knowledge of anatomical terminology, pedorthic principles, materials and footwear, to fully understand patient files and to produce pedorthic devices to specifications.
Anatomy of the Lower Limb
- Anatomical terminology for structures, positions, and directions (e.g., medial, distal, metatarsal head, subtalar joint)
- Skeletal and muscular systems (in general, locations and actions)
- Surface anatomy (fitting and manufacturing landmarks)
- Anatomical anomalies and deformities (e.g., hallux valgus; claw toes; clubfoot; pes planus)
Pedorthic Management – Orthotic Devices and Footwear
- Generally accepted pedorthic approaches for supporting, accommodating and/or altering biomechanics using footwear and orthotic devices (e.g., metatarsal pads, posting, wedges, lifts, rockers)
- Shoe anatomy and terminology; footwear fitting; orthopaedic devices; shoe modifications; orthotic materials; casting procedures (e.g., metatarsal bar; Thomas heel; foam impression; hallux valgus night splint; elevations)