Contents
- Who We Are
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioners
- Scope of Practice
- Code of Professional Responsibility
- Certification Eligibility Requirements
- Application Process & Policies
- Documentation
- Exam Policies and Information
- Exam Scoring and Reporting
- The Exams
- Initial Certification
- Maintaining Certification
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Practitioner Candidate Guide
March 2026
Maintaining Certification
You are required to maintain certification by paying annual fees, participating in ABC’s continuing education program and adherence to the . Your certification will be renewed at the end of a five-year cycle if the minimum number of required credits have been earned; the requirements are outlined in the Guide to Maintaining Your Certification.
