Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians

Certification or Licensing

There are presently no licensing requirements for orthotic and prosthetic technicians. There is, however, a certification program offered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (commonly called ABC). Candidates must be 18 years old, have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and must have completed either the two-year supervised on-the-job training program or a one- or two-year program of formal instruction in an NCOPE-accredited institution. In addition, all candidates must pass an examination administered by ABC. To maintain registration, a technician must complete a certain number of ABC-approved professional continuing education credits every five years.