Contents
- Who We Are
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistants
- Scope of Practice
- Code of Professional Responsibility
- Certification Eligibility Requirements
- Application Process & Policies
- Documentation
- Exam Policies and Information
- Exam Scoring and Reporting
- Exam Descriptions
- Initial Certification
- Maintaining Certification
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Assistant Candidate Guide
December 2022
Code of Professional Responsibility
ABC established the Professional Ethics Program to promote and maintain the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior.
The ABC Code of Professional Responsibility is recognized throughout the profession as embodying the principles that govern the professional, ethical and moral integrity of individuals and organizations engaged in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care.
The fundamental objectives of the Professional Ethics Committee are to enforce the Code. The committee ensures that any person, facility or organization who may apply, has applied or has been awarded any of the certifications or accreditations offered by ABC are practicing in accordance with professional and community standards. The Code and the committee serve to protect the public against unprofessional and unethical conduct by credential holders.
You are expected to abide by the Code as an ABC exam applicant and candidate and as a credentialed individual.
