*Late Applications: Any application submitted up to 14 days after the application deadline will be subject to a late fee.
Annual Renewal Fee (required once certification is awarded): $330
Prorated for your first year. Due December 1st.
Exam Cycle | Application Deadline | Residency Deadline* |
December 2-14, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
February 3-15, 2025 | December 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 |
March 31 - April 12, 2025 | February 1, 2025 | March 1, 2025 |
June 2-14, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
August 4-16, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
October 6-18, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
Exam Locations: The exams are offered at 350+ locations nationwide or online with a live remote proctor. Check out the testing locations in your area.
Important Reminder: Practitioner candidates may apply for the combined discipline written multiple choice exam immediately after graduation; however, you must complete your residency in the relevant discipline by the residency deadline to be eligible for the simulation and CPM exams.
Winter 2025 Exam Dates | Application Deadline | Residency Deadline |
Orthotics: January 12-14, 2025 | November 1, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
Testing Accommodations for O & P: January 15, 2025 | November 1, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
Prosthetics: January 16-18, 2025 | November 1, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
Spring 2025 Exam Dates | Application Deadline | Residency Deadline |
Prosthetics: May 4-6, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
Testing Accommodations for O&P: May 7, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
Orthotics: May 8-10, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Exam Dates | Application Deadline | Residency Deadline |
Orthotics: October 5-7, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
Testing Accommodations for O&P: October 8, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
Prosthetics: October 9-11, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
Exam Location: The CPM exams are held at the ABC Testing Center in Tampa, FL. All CPM exam dates are tentative. Do not make travel arrangements until ABC has notified you of the exact date and time of your exam.
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