Orthotist & Prosthetist

Fees

Prosthetist Orthotist Written Exam Application 
Application Fee (non-refundable):$250
Prosthetist Orthotist Written Exam Fee:
$300
Orthotic Application 
Application Fee (non-refundable): $100
Orthotic Simulation Exam Fee: $300
Orthotic CPM Exam Fee:$775
Prosthetic Application  
Application Fee (non-refundable): $100
Prosthetic Simulation Exam Fee: $300
Prosthetic CPM Exam Fee: $775
Late Applications* 
Late Application Fee(s) (non-refundable): $100

*Late Applications: Late applications can be submitted for up to 14 days after the deadline, subject to a late fee.

Annual Renewal Fee (required once certification is awarded): $330
Prorated for your first year. Due December 1st.

Exam Dates and Deadlines

Exam Cycle Application DeadlineResidency Deadline*
April 6-18, 2026February 1, 2026March 1, 2026
June 1-13, 2026April 1, 2026May 1, 2026
February 27 - March 7, 2027December 1, 2026January 1, 2027
August 3-15, 2026June 1, 2026July 1, 2026
October 5-17, 2026August 1, 2026September 1, 2026
November 30, 2026 - December 12, 2026October 1, 2026November 1, 2026
February 1-13, 2027December 1, 2026January 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.

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.

Clinical Patient Management (CPM) Exam Dates and Deadlines

Exam CycleApplication DeadlineResidency Deadline
May 3-9, 2026March 1, 2026April 1, 2026
October 17-25, 2026August 1, 2026September 1, 2026
February 27 - March 7, 2027December 1, 2026January 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. 

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Tabita Whilden

Director, Certification

Directs all aspects of ABC’s Certification programs and exam administration activities.

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Lauren Moran

Manager, Certification

Manages all administrative functions of ABC's certification programs. Primary contact for: Prosthetist Orthotist certification inquiries.

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Bethany Webb

Certification Program Coordinator

Primary contact for general certification program inquiries, certificate reprints, certificate verifications, as well as all pedorthist, assistant, technician, and fitter applications.

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