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ABC Certified Prosthetists are healthcare professionals that have demonstrated knowledge and competence in the field of prosthetics.  Their qualifications include a college degree in prosthetics and orthotics or in some cases, a college degree plus a prosthetic certificate program, followed by a yearlong formal residency program. These individuals are then eligible to sit for a three part series of rigorous examinations to test their knowledge and skills in this discipline. ABC Certified Prosthetists must also maintain their credential through continuing education. Individuals who meet these qualifications are certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC). Patients may also see the title (CPO), which means the practitioner is certified by ABC in both prosthetics and orthotics.