American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist

American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist

The American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist, is a key certification that evaluates the knowledge and technical skills required to assist in the design, fabrication, and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices, ensuring quality patient care and mobility support.

Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist

Duration: 3 Hours
Number of Questions: 150
Exam Code: PRO5952
Passing Score: 60%

Exam Coverage:

• Assessment and Examination.
• Functional Anatomy.
• Kinesiology and Biomechanics.
• Lower Limb Amputations & Prosthetics.
• Footwear Adaptation.
• Lower Limb Orthotics.
• Spinal Orthotics.
• Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics.
• Upper Limb Orthotics.
• Materials Technology.
• General Workplace Practice and Safety.

References:

1. Barbara Engstrom and Catherine van de Ven, Therapy for Amputee, 3rd Edition.
2. Jenkins, Hollinshead’s Functional Anatomy of the Limbs and Back, 7th Edition.
3. Joel A. Delisa, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Principles and Practice, 4th Edition.
4. Lippert, Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 2006.
5. Michaille M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen, Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation.
6. O’Sullivan, Schmitz, Physical Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment, 2007.

Randall L. Braddom, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition.