THE COLLEGE OF PEDORTHICS OF CANADA

What THE COLLEGE OF PEDORTHICS OF CANADA does

The College of Pedorthics of Canada (CPC) is the national regulatory body for pedorthic professionals in Canada, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It certifies and regulates four professional designations: Canadian Certified Pedorthists (C. Ped (C)), Certified Pedorthic Technicians (C. Ped Tech (C)), Certified Pedorthic Master Craftsmen (C. Ped MC), and Certified Orthopaedic Footwear Specialists (COFS). The CPC administers a two-part certification examination (written online 3-4 times yearly; clinical in-person twice yearly in Toronto and Vancouver), enforces a Continuing Education Program (30 credit hours per 3-year cycle for C. Ped (C)/C. Ped MC/COFS; 15 for C. Ped Tech (C)), and maintains a public Find-a-Pedorthist directory verifying practitioner credentials across all Canadian provinces and territories. It also enforces a Code of Ethics, processes complaints and discipline, and requires a minimum of $1 million in professional liability coverage per By-Law 3C.

The CPC's core deliverables are its standards documentation suite (Scope of Practice, nine Core Competencies, Standards of Professional/Clinical/Business/Supervision Practice, Code of Ethics, Bylaws, Hybrid Virtual Care Policy) and educational products (five Pedorthic Study Guide Workbooks). The organization has no proprietary technology platforms or software products; its digital assets are limited to a website, an online searchable directory, and PDF documentation. The Hybrid Virtual Care Policy defines which clinical functions can be delivered via telehealth versus which require in-person contact, but does not involve AI or automation.

The CPC is a private nonprofit professional regulatory body. Revenue is generated through certification exam fees ($650 plus GST/HST), annual registration/membership fees, and ancillary fees such as a $150 CEP non-compliance administration charge. It maintains two core strategic partnerships: a foundational education pathway with Western University (Diploma in Pedorthics, requiring approximately 1,584 hours of clinical/fabrication training and 1,120 hours of course work) and an exclusive broker partnership with BMS Group Canada Risk Services Ltd. for the PAC Insurance Program. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors composed of professional registrants and public members, with operations managed by a small staff led by Executive Director and Registrar Geoff Powell.

Name

THE COLLEGE OF PEDORTHICS OF CANADA

Legal name

The College of Pedorthics of Canada

Website

https://cpedcs.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The College of Pedorthics of Canada is the national regulatory body certifying Canadian pedorthists. It administers a two-part certification exam, enforces professional and clinical standards, requires triennial continuing education, and maintains a public Find-a-Pedorthist directory for credential verification.

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Professional Healthcare Certification and Regulation

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Pedorthic regulation standards
• Continuing education programs
• Healthcare professional certification
• Regulatory body services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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B2B

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification and Exam Fees: Revenue generated from administering the two-part C. Ped (C) certification exam (written and clinical components). Exam fee is $650 plus GST/HST. Re-examination fees apply at same rate for written, $350 for clinical-only retake. Non-refundable $75 admin fee for withdrawals within one week.
2. Registrant/Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for certified registrants (C. Ped (C), C. Ped Tech (C), COFS, C. Ped MC) including renewal invoices and candidate membership fees.
3. BMS Group Insurance Partnership: BMS Group Canada is the exclusive broker for the PAC Insurance Program, providing professional liability insurance to CPC registrants. While revenue flows primarily to BMS, this partnership ensures registrants maintain the required $1M minimum liability coverage per CPC By-Law 3C.

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Core offering

The College of Pedorthics of Canada is the recognized national regulatory body that certifies Canadian pedorthists through four credential designations (C. Ped (C), C. Ped Tech (C), C. Ped MC, COFS) and a two-part examination process. It enforces Standards of Professional, Clinical, Business, and Supervision practice, mandates a Continuing Education Program (30 CEPs per 3-year cycle), and operates a public Find-a-Pedorthist verification directory to protect the public and uphold professional standing.

Product overview

The College of Pedorthics of Canada (CPC) is the national regulatory body for the pedorthic profession in Canada. The organization operates as a certification and standards body rather than a commercial product company. Its core offerings consist of four professional certification designations (C. Ped (C), C. Ped Tech (C), C. Ped MC, and COFS), certification examination services, and a comprehensive regulatory framework including Standards of Professional Practice, Clinical Practice, Business Practice, and Supervision. Supporting offerings include a Find-a-Pedorthist directory for public verification, the Continuing Education Program (CEP) for ongoing professional development, five Pedorthic Study Guide Workbooks for exam preparation, and a Hybrid Virtual Care Policy enabling telehealth delivery. The CPC does not manufacture or sell commercial products but regulates and supports the pedorthic profession through certification, standards enforcement, and continuing education.

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Products and services

• C. Ped (C) Certification Examination Services Two-part certification examination consisting of a written exam (online, held 3–4 times yearly) and a clinical exam (in-person, twice yearly in Toronto and Vancouver). Candidates must achieve 75% on the written and 70% overall on the clinical with no section below 65%. Three attempts are permitted within a 3-year period. Targeted at pedorthics candidates who have completed the Western University Diploma in Pedorthics and seek the C. Ped (C) credential.
• Find-a-Pedorthist Public Directory Online searchable directory on the CPC website allowing the public, insurers, and patients to locate certified C. Ped (C) professionals by province, city, name, or organization. Supports all Canadian provinces and territories and serves as a credential-verification tool for insurance companies and a practitioner-discovery tool for patients.
• Continuing Education Program (CEP) 3-year cycle continuing education program requiring C. Ped (C), C. Ped MC, and COFS holders to earn 30 credits (minimum 15 structured) and C. Ped Tech (C) holders to earn 15 credits per cycle. Points are awarded on a 1:1 ratio for structured activities or unstructured self-directed learning. Targeted at maintaining ongoing competency among certified registrants.
• Pedorthic Study Guide Workbooks Five comprehensive study workbooks covering Pedorthic Foundations, Pathomechanics/Conditions/Diseases, Footwear Treatment, Orthotic Theory, and Treatment Plans/Protocols. Educational resources that help learners prepare for certification exams and develop critical thinking skills during practicums. Targeted at pedorthics candidates preparing for the C. Ped (C) certification examination.
• Professional Liability Insurance Access (PAC Insurance Program via BMS Group Canada) Facilitated access to professional liability insurance meeting the CPC By-Law 3C requirement of minimum $1,000,000 coverage. Procured through BMS Group Canada (exclusive broker for the PAC Insurance Program) or other broker of the registrant's choosing. Contact: [email protected] or 1-855-318-6035. Targeted at CPC registrants who must maintain liability coverage as a condition of active certification.
• Hybrid Virtual Care Policy and Service Framework Policy framework enabling registrants to deliver pedorthic services via telehealth, combining in-person and virtual care. Permits virtual delivery of history, footwear analysis, treatment plans, dispensing, follow-up care, weight-bearing evaluation, and gait analysis; requires in-person delivery of non-weight-bearing evaluation, range of motion testing, special tests, and casting. Targeted at CPC registrants seeking to expand service delivery through hybrid models.

Quantifiable outcome

• C. Ped (C) exam passing threshold: 75% written, 70% overall clinical with no section below 65%
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Broad incumbents

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: A much larger Canadian provincial health profession regulator; comparable in regulatory function (registration, complaints, CEP) but operates at significantly greater scale than CPC.
• Alliance of Canadian Physiotherapy Regulators: National body coordinating Canadian physiotherapy regulators and administering credentialing exams; comparable to CPC in administering pan-Canadian competency assessments for a regulated health profession.
• Canadian Athletic Therapists Association: National Canadian organization that certifies athletic therapists; similar in scope to CPC as a national allied-health certification body with continuing education and standards enforcement, though broader in membership category.

Direct peers

• College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba: Manitoba-based health profession regulator for physiotherapists operating under similar provincial self-regulation statutes to CPC; analogous in scope (registration, competency standards, CEP audits, complaints process).
• College of Optometrists of Ontario: A Canadian provincial self-regulatory body for optometrists; comparable in mandate (registration, standards of practice, complaints/discipline, CEP) and revenue model (annual fees, exam fees) to CPC.
• College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario: A Canadian provincial health profession regulator that certifies and disciplines dental hygienists in Ontario; structurally analogous to CPC in operating certification exams, CEP requirements, and a public registry for registrants.
• Pedorthic Association of Canada: The national professional membership association for Canadian pedorthists; works in close coordination with CPC (which performs the regulatory function) on advocacy, continuing education, and the BMS Group insurance program referenced by CPC registrants.
• College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba: Provincial regulator for occupational therapists in Manitoba; comparable to CPC in role of certifying practitioners, enforcing standards, and administering CEP and discipline processes.

Regional players

• American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics: The US national credentialing body for orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists; structurally analogous to CPC in certifying pedorthic professionals and enforcing standards, but operating in the US rather than Canadian jurisdiction.

Others

• Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine: Adjacent Canadian healthcare organization representing the podiatry profession; relevant to CPC because pedorthics and podiatry address overlapping lower-extremity patient populations and shared insurance/credentialing ecosystems.

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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