Certification Name : Certified Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistant
Certification ID & Type: 6941 – A – Core
Certification Description
Under the guidance and supervision of the ABC certified practitioner, certified assistants may perform orthotic and prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patients. The certified assistant also fabricates, repairs and maintains devices to provide maximum fit, function and cosmesis. ABC certified assistants may not use their credential as independent practitioners engaged in unsupervised patient care.
Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.(ABC)(0522)
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact information : 703-836-7114 Email : info@abcop.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Orthotic prosthetic, Assistant