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American Board for Certification  in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC)
717 Pendleton Street
Alexandria, VA  22314
(703) 836-7114

   Disabilities Served: All amputees and handicapped individuals requiring
   prosthetic and orthotic treatment.

   Users Served: Orthotists, prosthetists, registered technicians, and
   accredited facilities.

   The Organization: The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and
   Prosthetics, also known as ABC, is a credentialing body constituted to
   identify those orthotic and prosthetic practitioners qualified to render
   essential public health services in these disciplines.  ABC conducts
   examinations to test the competency of these individuals engaged in the
   practice of orthotics/prosthetics who voluntarily apply for the
   examination.  ABC also performs site inspections and evaluations of
   interested facilities.  Those facilities deemed to be capable of offering
   quality orthotic/prosthetic patient care are accredited by ABC.

   Information Services: The American Board for Certification offers brochures
   on careers in the field of orthotics and prosthetics.  Other publications
   include a yearly Registry listing all certified practitioners, accredited
   facilities, and registered technicians.  The American Orthotic and
   Prosthetic Association Almanac, a monthly magazine, offers current
   information on ABC and happenings in the field of orthotics and
   prosthetics.