Orthotist

Orthotist

An orthotist is a person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services orthoses, and/or assists in the formulation of orthoses. An orthosis is a device that is intended to be fitted to a person to correct a disability, or to support the person who has a disability.

Orthoses are usually prescribed by a licensed physician. Orthotists take referrals from these physicians.

United States

A Certified Orthotist or CO is an Orthotist who has passed the certification standards of The American Board of Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. and maintains certification through mandatory continuing education program and adherence to the Board's Code of Professional Responsibility.

A Licensed Orthotist is an Orthotist who is recognized by the particular state in which they are licensed to have met basic standards of proficiency as determined by examination and experience to adequately and safely contribute to the health of the residents of that state.

A BOC Certified Orthotist or BOCO is an Orthotist who has passed the certification standards of The Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification and maintains certification through mandatory continuing education program and adherence to the Board's Code of Professional Responsibility. See www.bocusa.org

Canada

A Certified Orthotist or CO is an Orthotist whom has met the highest standards set by the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO) and maintains certification through mandatory continuing education programs and adherence to the CBCPO's Code of Ethics. [http://www.pando.ca/index.php]

External links

* [http://www.abcop.org/About.asp American Board of Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics]
* [http://bocusa.org/]
* [http://www.pando.ca/index.php Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO)]


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