O&P Technician

​Once you have met the eligibility requirements for the desired discipline, submit your application(s) online.

You will need the following documentation, which can uploaded to your online dashboard once you start the application process or you can email certification@abcop.org. ​ ​

Pathway 1

• A copy of your official certificate of completion from your CAAHEP/NCOPE approved Technician Education course 

Pathway 2

• A copy of your high school diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or World Education Service (WES) Credential Evaluation (only applicable if you received your education in a foreign country)
• Your completed Orthotic Technician Competency Attestation form and/or Prosthetic Technician Competency Attestation form signed by a supervising certified/licensed practitioner or technician in the discipline in which you are applying. You must submit a competency attestation form when applying for each certification exam.

You must make an attempt at the exam within one calendar year of your application approval date.​ For more information regarding the application and the exam process, please refer to the Technician Candidate Guide.

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