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
September 2022
Documentation
Education
An official transcript is required when you submit your application. You can upload your transcript to the online application dashboard or you, or your school, can fax or email it directly to ABC. If you are extending your credential, your previous file will be referenced if you apply within seven years following the expiration of your original eligibility period.
It is important to note that ABC and NCOPE are separate organizations. If you previously submitted a transcript to NCOPE to begin your residency program, you will also need to submit an official transcript to ABC for our records. No exceptions will be made
Residency Completion
ABC consults with NCOPE regarding the completion of your residency program. You are not required to include a certificate of completion with your application. Your residency must be marked complete by NCOPE by the posted residency deadline for your desired exam session.
