American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist

American Board Examination of Allied Health, Prosthetics & Orthotics Technologist

The البورد الأمريكي 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:

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