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
Scope of Practice
According to the Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic Scope of Practice, an ABC Certified Assistant is an individual educated and trained to participate in comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic care while under the supervision of an ABC certified orthotist and/or ABC certified prosthetist. Certified assistants may perform orthotic and/or prosthetic procedures and related tasks in the management of patient care. ABC certified assistants may not use their credentials as independent providers of patient care.
ABC credentialed individuals must adhere to the ABC Scope of Practice for their credential and/or the scope of practice for any relevant related licensure they hold.
