Contents
- Who We Are
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians
- Scope of Practice
- Code of Professional Responsibility
- Certification Eligibility Requirements
- Application Process & Policies
- Documentation
- Exam Policies and Information
- Exam Scoring and Reporting
- The Exams
- Initial Certification
- Maintaining Certification
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Technician Candidate Guide
April 2024
Initial Certification
After successfully completing the certification exam, in approximately four weeks, you will receive a congratulatory letter, a certificate, a certification number, a lapel pin, an email to claim your digital badge, the ABC Guide to Maintaining Your Certification and information regarding the proper use of the ABC credential and logo. You will also receive an invoice for the current year’s certification fees at a prorated amount.
Certified technicians in good standing will receive the O&P Almanac, Mark of Merit newsletter, and be listed in the ABC online directory.
