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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.

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We fullfill our mission by:

Measuring
patient care provider’s knowledge and skills through rigorous credentialing programs
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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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Communicating 
the value and importance of ABC credentials
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12,000+

Certified Individuals

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5,000+

Accredited Facilities

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50

Examiners

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16

Surveyors

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100+

Volunteers

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19

Full-time Staff

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15

Board Members

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This Giving Tuesday: Double Your Impact on the Profession!

In celebration of Giving Tuesday, ABC and the O&P Foundation have an extraordinary opportunity for you to amplify your support for the profession. ABC has pledged to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million, through November 2025.

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