Orthotics and Prosthetics

AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION IN
ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS, INC.
Eligibility Requirements for Practitioner
Examination
Valid Through
Exam Year Education Experience
1975 H.S. + 3 short courses 4 years
1975 H.S. or less for extension
of title*
1975 A.A. in Orthotics or Prosthetics
from all schools except Northwestern
University
1977 H.S. + 3 short courses for
extension of title
1979 A.A. in Orthotics or Prosthetics
via Northwestern University
1979 A.A. in Orthotics and/or
Prosthetics from all other
schools + 3 short courses
1979 2 years of college training,
including prescribed courses**
+ 3 short courses
1979 Minimum of baccalaureate in other
field, including prescribed courses**
+ 3 short courses
1980+ Bachelors degree in Orthotics
and Prosthetics
Not applicable
3 years
Not applicable
2 years
3 years
3 years
2 years
1 year
* Must meet educational qualifications in effect at time of original certification.
••Prescribed course work consists of at least 32 semester hours (48 quarter hours)
in the following courses, to include, however, no more than 8 semester hours
(12 quarter hours) in any one subject area: English and speech, biological
sciences, physics and engineering, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and shop
training.
As approved by Board of Directors, August 3,1974
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