Back to ABCop.org 2023 Highlights
The best investment you can make is in yourself.
- Warren Buffett
Our year was focused on long-term projects and initiatives that support the profession. We are grateful for the dedicated staff and volunteers who make these endeavors possible, as well as the credential holders we support.
Individuals
2,295
Total Exams Administered
29,292
eLearning Courses Completed
12,174
Total Active Certifications
828
Certifications Awarded in 2022
1,149
CE Courses Approved
Facility
1,322
Onsite Surveys
3,726
Accredited Facilities
28
Compliance Resources
Career Awareness
Our Prosthetic, Orthotic and Pedorthic (POP) Career Awareness Initiative created to help high school and college students discover a career in POP has reached new heights! Through our WhatIsPOP.org website, dedicated social media channels, advertising and ever-growing network of POP Ambassadors, we continue to spread the POP awareness net far and wide. View the video below to learn more or visit our Career Awareness page.
Watch our career awareness video to learn more!
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Since July 2022...
11Mvisitors to WhatIsPOP.org | 13Mpeople reached through social media | 6+Mpeople reached through ads |
4.5Kpromotional materials distributed | 120+activated ambassadors |
O&P Scholarships
ABC supported seven different scholarship and award programs in 2023, including the ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship, ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity, Chester Hadden Scholarship, ABC O&P Technician Scholarship, ABC Scholarship for O&P Technician Diversity, ABC Resident Travel Award and ABC Student Poster Prizes. More details about our scholarship opportunities are available here.
26
Scholarships & Awards Granted
THE MISSION
Establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.
The Execution
Measuring
Measuring patient care provider’s knowledge and skills through rigorous credentialing programs
2,295
Total Exams
Administered
828
Certifications Awarded
461
Practitioners
42
Assistants
22
Technicians
20
Pedorthists
168
Orthotic Fitters
51
Mastectomy Fitters
64
Therapeutic Shoe Fitters
Establishing
Establishing standards of organizational performance through facility accreditation
3,726
Accredited Facilities
2,854
Comprehensive Orthotics & Prosthetics
542
Pharmacy
114
Pedorthics
193
Mastectomy
17
Central Fab
6
Ocular
Enforcing
Enforcing the Code of Professional Responsibility for the highest standards of O&P patient care
3
Suspensions or Revocations
Temporary or permanent loss of credentials
5
Probations
On-notice with required remediation
57
Misuse of Credentials
Cease & Desist letters for inappropriate use of credentials
Communicating
Communicating the value and importance of ABC credentials
Through Education
18
O&P Education Programs Visited
16
State, Regional and National Meetings Attended
4
Podcast Episodes Released
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Webinar Produced with Over
Through Social Media
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2,556,115
Total Social Media Impressions
Top Social Posts from 2023
Commercial Pilot Makes His Dream a Reality
Showing tremendous perseverance in the face of opposition, Zachary Anglin is recognized as the world’s first commercial pilot with a quadruple amputation. Although the road to the cockpit has not been easy, Zachary knew from the time he was a child that he wanted to be a pilot.
It's Wear Orange Wednesdays
In celebration and to raise awareness of Limb Loss Awareness Month, post your W.O.W. photos on social media using the hashtags #WearOrangeWednesday, #LLAM, and #LLLDAM
Soaring above limitations
A United Airlines pilot, who was born without a right hand, defines what’s possible...
Where's Jim?
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He’s speaking at the Michigan Orthotic and Prosthetic Association annual meeting in Bay City, Michigan! What a great organization and wonderful group of individuals!!!
Mandating
Mandating professional continuing education to maintain competency
392
Approved Live Courses
1,149
Approved eLearning Courses
29,292
Completed eLearning Courses
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