American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist
The American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist, is a professional certification that assesses the competency of technologists in fabricating, fitting, and maintaining prosthetic and orthotic devices, ensuring high standards of patient mobility, comfort, and care.
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.
Recommended References:
- Therapy for Amputee, Barbara Engstrom and Catherine van de Ven, 3rd Edition.
- Functional Anatomy of the Limbs and Back, Jenkins, Hollinshead’s, 7th Edition.
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Principles and Practice, Joel A. Delisa, 4th Edition.
- Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, Lippert, 2006.
- Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, Michaille M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen.
- Physical Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment, O’Sullivan & Schmitz, 2007.
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Randall L. Braddom, 3rd Edition.
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