We're ABC
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics is the comprehensive credentialing organization whose mission is to establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.
Since our inception in 1948, ABC has become the quality standard in OP&P credentialing.
Our Vision
Setting Standards
Improving Outcomes
Changing Lives
Improving Outcomes
Changing Lives
We fullfill our mission by:
Measuring
patient care provider’s knowledge and skills through rigorous credentialing programs
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patient care provider’s knowledge and skills through rigorous credentialing programs
Establishing standards of organizational performance through facility accreditation
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Mandating professional continuing education to maintain competency
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Enforcing
a professional ethics program
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a professional ethics program
Communicating
the value and importance of ABC credentials
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the value and importance of ABC credentials
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12,000+
Certified Individuals
5,000+
Accredited Facilities
50
Examiners
16
Surveyors
100+
Volunteers
19
Full-time Staff
15
Board Members
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Latest AbC NEWS
2021 OPERF/ABC Student and Resident Award Recipients AnnouncedOPERF and ABC are proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 OPERF/ABC Student Award for Academic Achievement and Resident Travel Award. Congratulations to these outstanding students and residents!
