Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians

Professional organizations for orthotic and prosthetic technicians offer assistance with certification, education, and networking. These agencies include the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education, which helps professionals acquire the credentials they need to excel in their field; the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, which sets the standards for certification; and the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, which holds an annual meeting that focuses on research, public policy and other issues important to the field.