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Technician Exam References and Reading List

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Orthotics and Prosthetics

ABC Code of Professional Responsibility. American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc., 2025.

ABC Guide to Maintaining Your Certification. American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc., 2020.

ABC Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Scope of Practice. American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc., 2024.

ABC Facility Accreditation Standards. American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc., 2023.

AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. 3rd Edition. Edited by Jillian Michaels et al. Mosby, 1997. openlibrary(4th)  amazon

A Colour Atlas of Human Anatomy. R.M.H. McMinn and R.T. Hutchings. Mosby. 1985.  archive.org  amazon

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. 7th edition.  Pearson/Benjamin Cummings. 2006.  openlibrary   amazon

Gait Analysis:  Normal and Pathological Function. Jacquelin Perry. Slack Incorporated, 2010. archive.org  amazon

Introduction to Clinical Thermoforming.  Gary Bedard.  Becker Orthopedic. 2010.  YouTube

Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis. 5th Edition.  Pamela K. Levangie et al. F.A. Davis. 2011 archive.org  amazon

Lab Safety, Tools, and Techniques in Prosthetics and Orthotics.Sue Spaulding et al. University of Washington. UW

Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation. 4th edition.  Edited by Michelle M. Lusardi, Kevin Chui et al. Elsevier, 2019. archive.org(3rd)  amazon

Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine. Ron Seymour. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002. archive.org   amazon

Strength of Materials in Orthotic and Prosthetic Design. Thomas R. Lunsford. American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 1996. openlibrary  AAOP