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Additional Resources
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC)
ABC's mission is to establish and promote the highest standards of organizational and clinical performance in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.
https://www.abcop.org/individual-certification/get-certified
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
NCOPE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote and raise the standards of education in the field, accredit orthotic and prosthetic programs.
https://ncope.org/index.php/home-page-v2/academic-programs/accredited-practitioner-programs/
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
The TDLR facilitates and regulates licensing of student, resident, and certified orthotists and prosthetists. O&P licensure is required to treat patients in the state of Texas.
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/op/
Additional Resources
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC)
ABC's mission is to establish and promote the highest standards of organizational and clinical performance in the delivery of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic services.
https://www.abcop.org/individual-certification/get-certified
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
NCOPE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote and raise the standards of education in the field, accredit orthotic and prosthetic programs.
https://ncope.org/index.php/home-page-v2/academic-programs/accredited-practitioner-programs/
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
The TDLR facilitates and regulates licensing of student, resident, and certified orthotists and prosthetists. O&P licensure is required to treat patients in the state of Texas.
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/op/