​​ABC has numerous resources available for you as you prepare to sit for your ABC therapeutic shoe fitter certification exam. These include the Practice Analysis, sample exam questions and the information outlined below, all created exclusively for your use.

​​A Practice Analysis, or role delineation, is a study of the profession that provides a foundation for the exam content. The Practice Analysis​, which gives you an in-depth look at the profession, is used by the exam development committee to create ABC’s comprehensive, contemporary and relevant exam.​

​Another source of information to help you prepare is the exam reference and recommended reading list. This list is used by the exam writers to validate the correct answers to the exam questions. You may also want to refer to published journal articles, reference lists and the textbooks from your educational program.​

​The ABC therapeutic shoe fitter certification exam is a two hour, multiple-choice exam that assesses your knowledge of patient and practice management. Knowledge assessed on the exam includes anatomy, biomechanics, diabetic signs and symptoms, shoe styles, fitting criteria, materials, ethics and professionalism. Also included are general practice questions that you should be familiar with based on the practical experience you gained from your clinical experience. 

a. Talocrual joint

b. Midtarsal joint

c. Subtalar joint

d. Proximal interphalangeal joint

a. Brannock device

b. Ritz stick

c. M/L gauge

d. Vernier caliper

​You might consider taking an exam review course, or purchasing exam preparation materials that are available from multiple sources. ABC neither sponsors nor endorses review/preparatory courses or any exam preparation materials. Your review may include therapeutic shoe fitter specific material, or might be in the general area of test taking techniques.​

​Consider forming a small exam study group. Candidates who pool their resources and study together may be more confident in their knowledge and more likely to pass the exam.

​One of the most important parts of your preparation for the ABC therapeutic shoe fitter certification exam is completion of your patient care experience hours. The competency assessments that are a part of the therapeutic shoe fitter self-assessment checklist are a good gauge of your knowledge and skills in a particular practice area. This is critical to your learning and progression from student to independent care provider.​

​Talk with ABC certified colleagues to find out what resources they suggest to help you prepare for your exam and what study advice they might offer. While they are not allowed to share exam content with you, they can help with focusing your studying activities to the most critical areas.​

​If you are retaking your exam, review your Notice of Test Results and identify the domain areas where you have the most opportunity to improve.