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| Introduction | |
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The Organized Field of Orthotics and Prosthetics
D.J. Forbes, C.P.O. |
| Brief summary of the organized field of Orthotics and Prosthetics and the inter-relationships of the primary organizations. | |
| Preface | |
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Comprehensive Orthotic and Prosthetic Rehabilitation Health Care
J.N. Billock, C.P.O. |
| Brief summary of the role of the ABC credentialed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist in the delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation health care. | |
| O&P Practitioner Competency | |
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The Pathway to Competency of an ABC Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist
American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists |
| Brief summary of the education, training, and credentialing requirements of an ABC credentialed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist as a qualified provider of comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic rehabilitation health care services. | |
| Recognition of ABC O&P Credentialing Standards | |
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Accreditation - Its Importance to O&P Education and Professional Recognition
J. N. Billock, C.P.O. |
| Brief summary of the achieved formal recognitions of the education, training, and credentialing requirements for an ABC credentialed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist. | |
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Recognition of Orthotics and Prosthetics as an Allied Health Occupation - August 29, 1992
American Medical Association, Council on Medical Education |
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Recognition of the "Essentials and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Orthotist and Prosthetist" as developed by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) - August 28, 1993
American Medical Association, Council on Medical Education, Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation |
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United States Federal Code of Regulations, Public Health, Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Subpart D - Comprehensive Out-Patient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Services and Subpart B - Conditions for Participation: Section 485.70 "Personnel Qualifications" recognizes both the education tract and practitioner credentialing standards of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) - October 1, 1983 |
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Health Care, Consumer, and Professional Organizations Recognizing ABC Credentialed Practitioners |
| American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics (ABC) | |
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ABC Historical Perspectives |
| National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) | |
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NCOPE Historical Perspectives |
| National Association of Prosthetic - Orthotic Educators (NAPOE) | |
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NAPOE Historical Perspectives |
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NCOPE Accredited - NAPOE O&P Education Programs |
| American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) | |
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AAOP Historical Perspectives |
| American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association | |
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AOPA Historical Perspectives |
Publications Index