O&P Technician

Single Discipline Technician (CTO or CTP) 

• A total of 30 credits must be earned during your five-year cycle. All credits may be earned in Category I Science. 
• A minimum of 15 credits must be Category I Science.
• A maximum of 15 credits may be Category I or II Business or Category II Science. 

Failure to Satisfy Requirements 

Certified single discipline Technicians who fail to satisfy the continuing education requirement within the five-year cycle must complete 6 penalty credits in addition to the number of credits they are deficient. These credits must be earned within the following calendar year. Of the 6 penalty credits, a minimum of 3 must be Category I Science.

Dual Discipline Technician (CTPO) 

• A total of 40 credits must be earned during your five-year cycle. All credits may be earned in Category I Science. 
• A minimum of 20 credits must be Category I Science.
• A maximum of 20 credits may be Category I or II Business or Category II Science. 

 When extending your credential from CTO or CTP to CTPO, the certification date of your most recent credential will determine your five-year continuing education cycle. For example, if your orthotic technician certification was awarded in 2019 and your prosthetic technician certification was awarded in 2020, the effective date for your five-year cycle will be 2020. 

Failure to Satisfy Requirements 

Certified Technicians who fail to satisfy the continuing education requirement within the five-year cycle must complete 8 penalty credits in addition to the number of credits they are deficient. These credits must be earned within the following calendar year. Of the 8 penalty credits, a minimum of 4 must be Category I Science.