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Orthotists and Prosthetists

Resources & Associations

For news related to the field and education, visit this academy's Web site.
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP)
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 760
Bethesda, MD, 20814-3073
Tel: (202) 380-3663
Email: info@oandp.org
https://www.oandp.org

For information on becoming a certified orthotist or prosthetist, visit the ABC's Web site.
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC)
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA, 22314-5760
Tel: (703) 836-7114
Fax: (703) 836-0838
Email: info@abcop.org
https://www.abcop.org

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association provides education, events, publications, and other resources.
American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA, 22314-5760
Tel: (571) 431-0876
Fax: (571) 431-0899
Email: info@aopanet.org
https://www.aopanet.org

The BOC provides information about certification, news, and other resources.
Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
10461 Mill Run Circle, Suite 1250
Owings Mill, MD, 21117-4222
Tel: (877) 776-2200
Tel 2: (410) 581-6222
Fax: (410) 581-6228
https://www.bocusa.org

For information on accredited schools, visit NCOPE's Web site.
National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
330 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA, 22314-5760
Tel: (703) 836-7114
Fax: (703) 890-2425
Email: info@ncope.org
https://ncope.org

To find out about orthotic and prosthetic positions and to learn about federal employment in general, visit this Web site.
USAJOBS
https://www.usajobs.gov/

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