The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) announces that a record number of examination candidates chose ABC certification in 2009. ABC’s professional credentialing program continues to be the gold standard for the orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic professions, with more candidates sitting for ABC exams and maintaining their credential over the course of their career than any other credentialing body.
A total of 2,596 certification exams across all disciplines were administered in 2009, a 17% increase over 2008. A total of 2,278 examination candidates sat for the written, written simulation and technician exams, while 318 candidates sat for the Clinical Patient Management Exams. The overall passing rate for 2009 was 77%. Among those tested, ABC credentialed 1,392 practitioners, pedorthists, fitters and technicians, an increase of 56% over 2008.
Written exams for all disciplines were administered three times in 2009 at 250 locations nationwide. The orthotic and prosthetic Clinical Patient Management exams continued to be administered bi-annually, at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center, and Northwestern University. The technician exams were again administered at Century College and Spokane Falls Community College. ABC would like to thank these educational institutions for hosting the exams.
ABC is proud of its continued extraordinary growth in attracting record numbers of candidates who choose ABC for their certification. This reflects the high standards that ABC credentialed individuals prescribe to and the esteem that they find in the workplace. Studies show that ABC certified individuals can expect to earn 25% more than those holding other orthotic and prosthetic credentials or those with no credential or license at all.
For information on the 2010 Candidate Examinations and for applications for the June 1st deadline, go to www.abcop.org or call Samlane Ketevong at 703-836-7114, ext. 221.