Career Details

Certified Prosthetic Technician (CTP)

Description

An ABC Certified Technician is an individual trained and qualified to assist an ABC credentialed individual by providing technical support. The certified technician fabricates, repairs and maintains orthoses and/or prostheses; and is also proficient in current fabricating techniques, familiar with material properties and skilled in the use of appropriate equipment. ABC Certified Technicians may not use their credentials as independent providers of patient care.

Certifying Organization

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Prosthetist

Certifying Organization

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Pedorthist

Certifying Organization

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Mastectomy Fitter

Certifying Organization

American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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