As a member of Pedorthic Footcare Association, you receive benefits and services geared specifically for your business needs and career development.  From new member gifts and networking to learning opportunities and legislative help, PFA is the source for your professional needs!

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Member Services

PFA has a long list on Member Benefits & Services. Please click the links below for more detailed information:

1. Government Affairs and Legislative Support (click here)
2. Marketing Opportunities (click here)
3. Pedorthic E-Newsletter (click here)
4. Books / Publications (click here)
5. Continuing Education Opportunities (click here)
6. Networking (click here)
7. Public Outreach (click here)
8. Ongoing Liaison with Pedorthics Suppliers (click here)
9. Leadership Opportunities (click here)
10. Shipping Opportunities (click here)

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1. Government Affairs and Legislative Support


PFA tracks Medicare news and regulations, issues relating to the Therapeutic Shoes for Diabetics benefit, and state licensure initiatives -- and makes sure members know quickly when government actions will affect their practices.  Through grassroots lobbying efforts, PFA offers YOU the chance to become involved and effect change in your profession!

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2. Marketing Opportunities


In addition, PFA provides members with brochures, pamphlets, webinars and books they can use to strengthen their own practices -- among referral sources and among patients -- at at no or low members-only cost.

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3. Pedorthic E-Newsletter


Current Pedorthics Weekly Newsletter (click here), is PFA's weekly newsletter focusing specifically on pedorthic issues, keeping members updated on news and people in the industry.  To view PFA's past archive of the print issues of Current Pedorthics Magazine from 2010-2022 click here.

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4. Books / Publications


PFA is proud to announce that it is a distributor in the United States of the important pedorthic textbook Pedorthic Footwear - Assessment and Treatment (click here). This is an important resource for pedorthic students and practitioners. PFA members can purchase it at a substantial discount.

PFA Pedorthic Reference Guide (free with membership) - This guide includes: Reference Guide Purpose, Definition of Pedorthics, The Certified Pedorthist, What is the Pedorthic Footcare Association, Certification in Pedorthics, Pedorthic Terminology and a Diagram of Pedorthic Terms.

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5. Continuing Education Opportunities


Lifelong learning is essential in pedorthics.  PFA members receive discounts on registration, travel and lodging costs for both national and regional educational programs.


PFA also offers access to continuing education products such as PFA Sponsored Webinars and Educational Programs via PFA's Learning Management System (click here).

As a PFA Member, simply click the log in and earn CEUs to further your education. This platform allows PFA to bring content in a way that is easy to use, provides a documentation of your progress and immediately generates a certificate of completion to download or print upon successful completion of every course.

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6. Networking


Enhance your abilities by sharing ideas, advice, techniques and professional experience with fellow professionals.

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7. Public Outreach


PFA works continuously to increase understanding and appreciation for pedorthics among the public, other allied health care professionals and federal legislators and regulators through educational campaigns, exhibits at numerous conferences each year, focusing media attention on pedorthics and building alliances with other groups to help integrate pedorthics into their patient care efforts.

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8. Ongoing Liaison with Pedorthics Suppliers


PFA maintains strong relationships with suppliers of pedorthic products, so you can find the products and services you need quickly and affordably.  For a list of vendors and manufacturers use the link below.

PFA Vendors and Manufacturers (click here)

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9. Leadership Opportunities


PFA provides its members with opportunities and tools to teach their communities what pedorthics involves, to serve on task forces and committees, and to become leaders in a growing field.

To learn more about the benefits to being a member of PFA, call PFA's Membership Department at (229) 389-3440.

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10. Shipping Opportunities


When you need fast, reliable shipping options for your shoes, prostheses, inserts, and more FedEx and PFA have you covered. PFA members have access to exclusive discounts through the FedEx Advantage Program.


To learn more about these
benefits through FedEx (click here).



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