Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology Resources 

Orthotic and Prosthetic National Organizations

• American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
  The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is dedicated to promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care through education, literature, research, advocacy and collaboration.
• AOPA: American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
  The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is a national trade association committed to providing high quality, unprecedented business services and products to O&P professionals.

Orthotic and Prosthetic Credentialing and Testing Organizations

• ABC - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
  ABC Technican Registration(PDF)

Online Resources

• www.ncope.org
  The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
• www.oandp.com
  The Global Resource for Orthotic and Prosthetic Information
• www.oandptech.com
  A Web site for O&P technicians, with an active discussion forum and many other features
• NCOPE List of Schools

O & P Schools (International)

• University of Salford
• The National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics, La Trobe University, Melbourne

Online Articles

The following are orthotic and prosthetic pertinent and contemporary articles about education and innovations in O & P.

• O&P Outcome-Based Eduction
• New Prosthetic Arm Grant at Johns Hopkins
• Superfeet Endows Pedorthic Biomechanics School
• Technician Education
• St. Petersburg, FL New O & P Program
• Cycling Trek brings hope to thousands
• Advancing O and P Education