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The secret of making progress is to get started.
- Mark Twain
From exploring new ideas to focusing on long-term projects that support the profession, it was an exciting and successful year.
We are grateful for the dedicated staff and volunteers who make these endeavors possible.
Individuals
2,359
Total Exams Administered
27,841
eLearning Courses Completed
11,423
Total Active Certifications
715
Certifications Awarded in 2022
1,671
CE Courses Approved
Career Awareness Initiative Takes Off!
We reached many exciting milestones for our Prosthetic, Orthotic and Pedorthic (POP) Career Awareness Initiative created to help high school and college students discover a career in POP. We conducted research, launched a new WhatIsPOP.org website, ramped up social media outreach, created digital advertising and built a cadre of eager OP&P professionals to act as Ambassadors for the profession.
Watch our career awareness video to learn more!
O&P Scholarships Make a Big Impact
We committed $1 million to OP&P student scholarships. “We are thrilled to be able to support the future of OP&P through these scholarships and awards, including specific support for students from as many backgrounds and perspectives as possible. As our amazing profession continues to grow, so too does our voice and ability to make a difference,” - Brett Saunders, CPO, FAAOP, ABC President 2022. More details about our scholarship opportunities are available here.
14
Scholarships Awarded
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
2,252
Total Exams
Administered
| Exams | |
|---|---|
| Combined O&P Written | 408 |
| Prosthetic Simulation | 265 |
| Prosthetic CPM | 302 |
| Orthotic Simulation | 309 |
| Orthotic CPM | 287 |
| Prosthetic Assistant | 39 |
| Orthotic Assistant | 31 |
| Prosthetic Technician | 26 |
| Orthotic Technician | 9 |
| Pedorthist | 101 |
| Orthotic Fitter | 287 |
| Mastectomy Fitter | 45 |
| Therapeutic Shoe Fitter | 60 |
715
Certifications Awarded
365
Practitioners
41
Assistants
11
Technicians
53
Pedorthists
217
Orthotic Fitters
37
Mastectomy Fitters
44
Therapeutic Shoe Fitters
Establishing
Establishing standards of organizational performance through facility accreditation
3,852
Accredited Facilities
1,308
Onsite Surveys
2,980
Comprehensive Orthotics & Prosthetics
518
Pharmacy
126
Pedorthics
202
Mastectomy
19
Central Fab
7
Ocular
ENFORCING
Enforcing the Code of Professional Responsibility for the highest standards of O&P patient care
2
Suspensions or Revocations
9
Probations
27
Misuse of Credentials
COMMUNICATING
Communicating the value and importance of ABC credentials
Through Education
16
O&P Education Programs Visited
20
State, Regional and National Meetings Attended
5
Podcast Episodes Released
Visit the CredCast library
2
Webinars Produced
Visit the webinar library
Through Social Media
234,824
Total Social Media Impressions
#1 Facebook Post
Did you know that 82% of respondents age 14-28 are unaware of OP&P Professions?
#1 Twitter Post
University of Colorado study: 'Blade Runner' Prosthetist Gives Amputee Sprinters No Clear Advantage Over Non-Amputee Runners.
#1 LinkedIn Post
A Ukrainian born ABC Prosthetist in Minneapolis helps Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in need of limbs including a 9 year old boy who lost his hand, father, and brother in a missile attack.
#1 Instagram Post
Today, 11/5/22, has been named the first annual International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day!
#1 Video Post • Where's Jim? He's at the AAOP meeting in Atlanta! #wheresjimabc @abc.opp
MANDATING
Mandating professional continuing education to maintain competency
457
Approved Live Courses
1,214
Approved eLearning Courses
27,841
Completed eLearning Courses
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