Certification Update--an Interview with the O&P Almanac

Deborah J Curtis(Debbie) graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.(BSN) She currently holds a compact nursing license and is able to practice in 25 states. She became a Certified Fitter of both Mastectomy and Orthotics in 1987 and is licensed both with ABCOP and BOC. In 1999, Debbie started the post-mastectomy division for BayCare Homecare and has three locations called A Place for Her in the Tampa Bay Area. Debbie is the current Treasurer of the ABCOP Board of Directors which she was voted a member in 2018. She is a member of the executive, finance, continuing education, and pre-cert committees with ABCOP. She has worked on the committees for the Mastectomy exams for many years. She is currently serving on the Amoena Retail Advisory Board. Debbie grew up in southern WV but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1990. She is both a mother and a grandmother who enjoys spending time with her family.

Matt Gruskin leads the direction, strategy, policies, and day-to-day operations of the business accreditation and professional certification programs at Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). With a focus on credentialing program standards and the delivery of excellent customer service, Matt enjoys sharing his experience and expertise with audiences as both a speaker and an author. Prior to joining BOC, he spent 10 years in clinical practice, specializing in orthotics and prosthetics. Matt holds an MBA in healthcare from Florida International University, a post-graduate certificate in O&P from the University of Hartford, and a post-graduate certificate from the International School of Pedorthics.