Licensure

To aid individual states in their efforts toward licensing orthotists and prosthetists, the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) has recognized the need to provide comprehensive and up to date information as well as a "blue print" for state licensure initiatives.

The links below are a comprehensive resource for your licensure needs.

Licensure Rationale

• Academy position statement on licensure
• Map of licensure states (per the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC))
• Licensure Tool Kit

Licensure Corner

• O&P Licensure Basics
• Lobbying for Licensure
• Alternatives to O&P State Licensure
• Licensure Challenges