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2020 - the year that was upended!
Even with all the chaos surrounding the year, we still managed to serve our
constituents and meet the needs of the profession.
Individuals
2,175
Total Candidates Examined
35,479
eLearning Courses Completed - 85% increase!
12,487
Total Certified Individuals
714
Individuals Certified in 2020
1,423
CE Courses Approved
1
New & Improved Website!
The Mission
Establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.
The Execution
Measuring
Measuring patient care provider’s knowledge and skills through rigorous credentialing programs
2,175
Total Candidates
Examined
| Examined | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic Written | 203 | 69% |
| Prosthetic Simulation | 263 | 76% |
| Prosthetic CPM | 258 | 76% |
| Orthotic Written | 131 | 64% |
| Orthotic Simulation | 283 | 73% |
| Orthotic CPM | 228 | 82% |
| Combined O&P Written | 245 | 71% |
| Prosthetic Assistant | 40 | 40% |
| Orthotic Assistant | 31 | 81% |
| Prosthetic Technician | 38 | 47% |
| Orthotic Technician | 20 | 55% |
| Pedorthic | 112 | 62% |
| Orthotic Fitter | 212 | 74% |
| Mastectomy Fitter | 36 | 92% |
| Therapeutic Shoe Fitter | 75 | 61% |
714
Individuals Certified
370
Practitioners
38
Assistants
26
Technicians
58
Pedorthists
130
Orthotic Fitters
31
Mastectomy Fitters
61
Therapeutic Shoe Fitters
Establishing
Establishing standards of organizational performance through facility accreditation
4,361
Accredited Facilities
1,057
Onsite Surveys
2,944
Comprehensive Orthotics & Prosthetics
949
Pharmacy
169
Pedorthics
270
Mastectomy
20
Central Fab
9
Ocular
ENFORCING
Enforcing standards of organizational performance through facility accreditation
6
Suspensions, Revocations or Probations
9
Misuse of Credentials
COMMUNICATING
Communicating the value and importance of ABC credentials
Through Education
9 & 6
O&P Education Programs Visited Virtually and In Person
4 & 3
State, Regional and National Meetings Attended Virtually and In Person
Social Media
11,447
Facebook Reach
#1 Post – Bionic Arm Changes Life
14,400
Twitter Impressions
#1 Post • CP Impacts Third World Country Amputees
1,199
LinkedIn Impressions
#1 Post • Amputee Blade Runners Changes Life
150
Instagram Likes
#1 Post • ABC Launches New Website
MANDATING
Mandating professional continuing education to maintain competency
474
Approved Live Courses
949
Approved eLearning Courses
35,479
Completed eLearning Courses -- 85% Increase!
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
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Phone: (703) 836-7114 | Fax: (703) 836-0838 | Email: info@abcop.org
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