Certifications
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) is the national certifying and accrediting body for the orthotic and prosthetic professions. The public requires and deserves assurance that the persons providing orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services and care are qualified to provide the appropriate services, and it was on this basis that the ABC was established as a credentialing organization.
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) sets the highest standards for quality orthotics and prosthetics care through:
- Stringent education requirements
- Supervised experience in a residency program
- Rigorous written and clinical certification examinations
- Mandatory continuing professional education
- Registration for assistants, technicians and fitters
- A comprehensive facility accreditation program
- An ethics and professional discipline program
- Over 50 years of credentialing experience
- Recognition by state and federal organizations
Please visit ABC’s website for further questions: www.abcop.org