Pedorthist Candidate Guide

The Exam is designed to evaluate your knowledge and clinical competencies in pedorthics. The exam and the passing score are reviewed and revised biennially.

Exam Description

The three-hour, multiple-choice exam consists of 165 items designed to measure your knowledge of pedorthics. Knowledge assessed on the exam includes pedorthic assessment, implementation, practice management, ethics and professionalism.

Exam Format

The exam is administered by computer-based testing (CBT). CBT is a method of administering tests in which the responses are electronically recorded.

Exam Availability

The exam is offered bi-monthly at more than 350 locations around the country. Exam sessions, deadlines and locations are available at  ABCop.org.

Exam Content

The development of valid exams begins with a practice analysis, which gives a clear and concise definition of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for competent, safe and effective clinical practice. Subject matter  experts have identified the critical aspects of the pedorthic profession using a process that includes interviews, surveys, observation and group discussions..

ABC conducts practice analyses that identify performance domains for pedorthists. Within each performance domain, several identified tasks provide the basis for questions included in the exam. Practice analyses also identify associated knowledge and skills related to the practice of pedorthics..

Exam Development

ABC updates the examinations on a regular basis with questions written by active pedorthists. Item development activities are conducted as needed to ensure that an adequate supply of new questions is available for the ABC exams.

Exam Preparation

There are numerous resources available at ABCop.org as you prepare to sit for your ABC Pedorthist Certification Exam. These include the Practice Analysis, Test Content Outline, Self-Assessment Checklist and sample exam questions. ABC encourages you to review these documents in preparation for your exams.