NCOPE is updating its residency standards to reflect current practices and ensure the development of essential entry-level competencies in orthotic and prosthetic care. The last major update was in 2012, with minor changes since. In 2023, a comprehensive revision began with input from dozens or stakeholders including residency directors, recent residents, educators, and external experts.
These updates support the ABC-NCOPE Joint Statement on transitioning the Clinical Patient Management (CPM) and Simulation exams to a combined format, reducing the number of exams for CPO certification, and mandating residency training in both orthotic and prosthetic practices for exam eligibility.
Please use the link below or click the “View the Draft Standards” button to view and provide feedback on the draft of the residency standards.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7956676/draft-residency-standards-2024
Persons offering feedback will be given a personalized link that allows them to review and offer input over multiple sessions by providing their contact information. The NCOPE Draft Residency Standards are 34 pages long, including four appendices outlining requirements and expectations. Please allow at least 60 minutes to review the entire document.