| Exam Cycle | Application Deadline | Residency Deadline* |
| April 6-18, 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| June 1-13, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| February 27 - March 7, 2027 | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| August 3-15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| October 5-17, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| November 30, 2026 - December 12, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| February 1-13, 2027 | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
Exam Locations: The exams are offered at 350+ locations nationwide or online with a live remote proctor. Check out the testing locations in your area.
*Residency deadlines only apply to orthotic and prosthetic practitioner candidates.
Important Reminder: Practitioner candidates may apply for the prosthetist orthotist written multiple choice exam immediately after graduation; however, you must complete your residency in the relevant discipline by the residency deadline to be eligible for the simulation and CPM exams.
| Exam Cycle | Application Deadline | Residency Deadline |
| May 3-9, 2026 | March 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| October 17-25, 2026 | August 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| February 27 - March 7, 2027 | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
Exam Location: The CPM exams are held at the ABC Testing Center in Tampa, FL. All CPM exam dates are tentative and subject to change. Do not make travel arrangements until ABC has notified you of the exact date and time of your exam.
If the ABC CPM Testing Center must close due to inclement weather conditions, ABC will notify all candidates as soon as the information is available. Notifications will be sent via email to the primary email address on file. Candidates will be automatically deferred to the next available exam window.
Director, Certification
Directs all aspects of ABC’s Certification programs and exam administration activities.
Send Tabita an emailManager, Certification
Manages all administrative functions of ABC's certification programs. Primary contact for: Prosthetist Orthotist certification inquiries.
Send Lauren an emailCertification Program Coordinator