BOC-CMF study guide
BOC-CMF · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) credential is one of the professional certifications offered by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), listed on BOC's site alongside the Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) and Certified Orthotic Fitter (COF) credentials. It is intended for professionals who provide post-mastectomy fitting services - selecting and fitting breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, and related products for patients after breast surgery. BOC describes itself as a CMS-deemed accrediting organization with 40 years as a recognized and trusted name, and it separately accredits mastectomy businesses, so the CMF credential sits within a broader mastectomy accreditation and certification framework. Candidates typically apply through BOC's CMF certification application and then schedule the exam through BOC's PSI Exams testing portal; BOC also publishes exam study resources, a course directory, continuing education information, and policies and procedures. The BOC-CMF study guide has 4 sections and about 1,257 words.
01Mastectomy Fitting Practice and Patient Care
A certified mastectomy fitter works from a referral and within a defined scope: assessing the chest wall, selecting and fitting external breast prostheses and mastectomy bras, teaching wear and care, and recognizing when to refer back to the physician or therapist. Fitting is not diagnosis, wound care, or prescribing.
359 words, about 2 min02Anatomy, Physiology, and Post-Surgical Considerations
Know the landmarks: clavicle, sternum, inframammary fold, anterior axillary line, latissimus dorsi edge, and the axillary tail. Breast tissue overlies the pectoralis major, with the pectoralis minor and axillary lymph nodes deeper and lateral.
319 words, about 2 min03Breast Prostheses, Bras, and Post-Mastectomy Products
Prostheses vary by weight (lightweight foam or fiberfill versus weighted silicone), shape (triangular, oval, teardrop, symmetrical versus asymmetrical), profile (shallow to full projection), backing (soft versus firm), and attachment (pocketed in a bra versus adhesive). Partial prostheses (shapers, shells) restore contour after lumpectomy or during reconstruction.
294 words, about 1 min04Professional Practice, Documentation, and Regulatory Compliance
Payers require evidence that the item is reasonable and necessary: the referral or order, the diagnosis, surgery date and type, the clinical assessment, the product selected with rationale, measurements, patient education, and follow-up plan. Document at the time of service, in objective terms, and keep it retrievable.
285 words, about 1 min