In this edition: Learn about providing pediatric orthotic care in rural locations, 3D printing, essential strategies for young CPOs, bridging customization, compliance, and outcomes, and more!

One of the goals at NCOPE is to introduce O&P technician students to O&P practices that are outside of the city/state where the student attends school and to help employers introduce their practice to these students. To satisfy this goal, we created the...

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced a donation of $1 million over the next five years to the O&P Foundation. This contribution underscores AOPA’s unwavering commitment to advancing innovation, education, and research in the orthotics...

Tell Us How You’re Celebrating POP Month 2025! We want to hear how your organization is celebrating POP Month and the professionals who make it possible. Whether you’re hosting in-person events like shadowing days or open houses, virtual events or something completely...

Completion of the PAR identifies to NCOPE that a residency site is in compliance with the NCOPE Residency Standards and engaged in the quality improvement processes as defined in Standard 1.5. Continuous quality improvement processes including tools such as the PAR...