Mastectomy Fitter

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​A Mastectomy Fitter is an allied health professional who fits patients for external breast prostheses and provides other postmastectomy products and services. Mastectomy Fitters play an important role on the healthcare team.

What is an ABC Certified Mastectomy Fitter? 

An ABC Certified Fitter-mastectomy (CFm) is a health care professional specifically educated and trained in the provision of breast prostheses and post-mastectomy items and services. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management.

Scope of Practice

ABC's Certified Fitter-mastectomy Scope of Practice​​​  details the specific functions of a certified mastectomy fitter. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management.  

ABC credentialed individuals must adhere to the ABC Scope of Practice for their credential and/or the scope of practice for any relevant related licensure they hold.

Additionally, the certified mastectomy fitter is required to support and conform to the  Code of Professional Responsibility  which promotes and assures the overall welfare of the patient and the integrity of the profession. 

Credential 

​Once you have met the ABC requirements and passed the certification exam, you will be awarded the Certified Fitter-mastectomy (CFm) credential.

Approved Mastectomy Fitter Pre-Certification Courses 

​​​You must complete an ABC approved pre-certification course as part of your eligibility requirement for taking the exam. A complete list of approved providers and course dates is available  here​

 

Contact our Team

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Stephen Fletcher, CPO

Director, Professional Credentialing

Directs ABC’s Professional Ethics, Certification, Scope of Practice and Government Relations programs. Manages all ABC’s certification exam development and administration activities. Facilitates coordination of professional/clinical issues across all ABC programs, including state licensure.

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Molly Maguire

Professional Credentialing Administrator

Primary contact for: professional ethics complaints against ABC credential holders, questions about ABC scope of practice, state licensure issues and ABC Board of Director nomination applications.

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Tabita Whilden

Certification Manager

Responsible for all administrative functions of ABC's certification programs and interfacing with outside consultants.

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Lauren Moran

Certification Candidate Coordinator

Contact for: certification program inquiries, certification application assistance and status and licensure examination inquiries.

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Bethany Webb

Certification Program Assistant

Contact for: general certification program inquiries, certification application assistance, licensure exam inquiries and certificate reprints.

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