Certified Orthotic Fitter Certification

Certification Name : Certified Orthotic Fitter

Certification ID & Type: 5737 – A – Core

Certification Description

An ABC Certified Fitter of Orthotics is an individual trained and qualified to participate in the fitting and delivery of prefabricated orthotic devices and/or soft goods. An ABC Certified Fitter of Orthotics is competent to practice orthotics within a scope of practice that is specific to fitting prefabricated and off-the-shelf orthoses.

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

orthotics, fitter