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Practice Analysis Resident Guide

January 2023

Using the Test Content Outlines

Let’s take a look at how you can use the Test Content Outlines for study prep. The outlines identify the broad areas of knowledge that are tested on the certification exams. The outlines are valuable to you because they break down the various sections of the test. Use them to focus your study as you prepare for the exams. The outlines are derived from the Practice Analysis’ data on the percentage of time practitioners report performing tasks in each area of practice–called a Practice Domain. The ABC exams are designed to approximately mirror those percentages.

Test Content Outline – Written Exam
*Content by Discipline: Orthotics 53% - Prosthetics 47%*
	Combined O&P
Domain 1 – Patient Evaluation	34%
Domain 2 – Formulation of the Treatment Plan	25%
Domain 3 – Implementation of the Treatment Plan	25%
Domain 4 – Continuation of the Treatment Plan	10%
Domain 5 – Practice Management	6%

Test Content Outline – Simulation Exam Domains
	Orthotics	Prosthetics
Domain 1 – Patient Evaluation	33%	31%
Domain 2 – Formulation of the Treatment Plan	21%	20%
Domain 3 – Implementation of the Treatment Plan	25%	32%
Domain 4 – Continuation of the Treatment Plan	21%	17%

Simulation Exam Practice Areas
Orthotics		Prosthetics
Lower Extremity	50%	Transtibial	50%
Spinal	17%	Transfemoral / KD	33%
Scoliosis	17%	Partial Foot or Symes or Upper Extremity	17%
Upper Extremity or Cranial	17%

Test Content Outlines - CPM Exams
Orthotics		Prosthetics
AFO Management	36%	Transtibial Prosthetic Management	35%
Lower Extremity Management	34%	Transfemoral Prosthetic Management	31%
Spinal and Scoliosis Management	30%	Prosthetic Troubleshooting	34%
Spinal	21%
Scoliosis	9%

Contents

Practice Analysis Resident Guide

Using the Test Content Outlines