Back to ABCop.org 2021 Highlights
Thank you for your continued resilience and support!
Even with the continuing chaos surrounding the year, we still managed to serve our
constituents and meet the needs of the profession.
Individuals
2,359
Total Exams Administered
29,973
eLearning Courses Completed
12,528
Total Active Certifications
823
Certifications Awarded in 2021
1,423
CE Courses Approved
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
2,365
Total Exams
Administered
| Exams | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic Written | 121 | 58% |
| Prosthetic Simulation | 315 | 80% |
| Prosthetic CPM | 339 | 72% |
| Orthotic Written | 74 | 50% |
| Orthotic Simulation | 287 | 72% |
| Orthotic CPM | 280 | 81% |
| Combined O&P Written | 344 | 66% |
| Prosthetic Assistant | 34 | 41% |
| Orthotic Assistant | 24 | 71% |
| Prosthetic Technician | 34 | 59% |
| Orthotic Technician | 27 | 70% |
| Pedorthic | 150 | 59% |
| Orthotic Fitter | 235 | 70% |
| Mastectomy Fitter | 39 | 79% |
| Therapeutic Shoe Fitter | 62 | 61% |
823
Certifications Awarded
443
Practitioners
29
Assistants
30
Technicians
88
Pedorthists
165
Orthotic Fitters
31
Mastectomy Fitters
37
Therapeutic Shoe Fitters
Establishing
Establishing standards of organizational performance through facility accreditation
4,265
Accredited Facilities
1,779
Onsite Surveys
3,035
Comprehensive Orthotics & Prosthetics
865
Pharmacy
130
Pedorthics
217
Mastectomy
18
Central Fab
7
Ocular
ENFORCING
Enforcing the Code of Professional Responsibility for the highest standards of O&P patient care
9
Suspensions, Revocations or Probations
9
Misuse of Credentials
COMMUNICATING
Communicating the value and importance of ABC credentials
Through Education
9 & 6
O&P Education Programs Visited Virtually and In Person
6 & 12
State, Regional and National Meetings Attended Virtually and In Person
Social Media
7,967
Facebook Reach
#1 Post – Covid 19 increases # of amputations
10.200
Twitter Impressions
#1 Post • World Accreditation Day - Celebrating ABC's 70+ years
1,632
LinkedIn Impressions
#1 Post • ABC pediatric CPO & marathoner profile
77
Instagram Likes
#1 Post • Jim participates in Pitt Pledge Ceremony
MANDATING
Mandating professional continuing education to maintain competency
411
Approved Live Courses
1,068
Approved eLearning Courses
29,973
Completed eLearning Courses
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
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Phone: (703) 836-7114 | Fax: (703) 836-0838 | Email: info@abcop.org
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