Contents
- Who We Are
- Certified Pedorthists
- Scope of Practice
- Code of Professional Responsibility
- Certification Eligibility Requirements
- Application Process & Policies
- Documentation
- Exam Policies and Information
- Exam Scoring and Reporting
- The Exam
- Initial Certification
- Maintaining Certification
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Pedorthist Candidate Guide
August 2024
The Exam
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 600 locations around the country. Exam sessions, deadlines and locations are available on our website.
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 on the Exam Prep Page 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.
