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To view a question\/answer, select the question and the answer will appear below.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”General Questions” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ toggle_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” toggle_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” toggle_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the documents that define the standards and requirements for hosting a residency program?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The\u00a0Orthotic\/Prosthetic Residency Standards<\/a> and\u00a0Policy and Procedure Manual<\/a> contain information that define the requirements and guidelines that are relevant to hosting a residency program an accredited residency program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I saw that residency programs can now be combined, where the resident develops skills in orthotics and prosthetics simultaneously. Is this the only residency program type available?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n No. Residency programs can still offer single discipline residency programs in orthotics or prosthetics. To learn more about residency program types and tracks, please visit the Residency Program Types and Tracks<\/a> page. Please note that a single-discipline residency at least 12 months in length may be necessary to accommodate state licensing requirements. If you are in a state with O&P license laws, please contact the state department of professional regulations or licensing board to learn if persons pursuing a dual-discipline residency are eligible to become licensed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the fees for becoming a residency program or registering a resident? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n All fees relevant to residency programs can be found by visiting the\u00a0Residency Registration and Accreditation Fees<\/a> page.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can a person who received their formal O&P education outside of the US pursue an NCOPE accredited residency program? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n It depends on the level of education that the person received. To learn more about requirements tied to the education and residency eligibility for persons trained outside the US, please visit the Residency for Foreign O&P School Graduates<\/a> page.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I know when my residency program accreditation is set to expire?” title_tablet=”How do I know when my residency program accreditation is set to expire?” title_phone=”How do I know when my residency program accreditation is set to expire?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ vertical_offset_phone=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_phone=”0″ background_color_gradient_direction_tablet=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_phone=”180deg” background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background_color_gradient_stops_phone=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background_color_gradient_start_position_tablet=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position_phone=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position_tablet=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position_phone=”100%” z_index_tablet=”1″ z_index_phone=”1″ hover_transition_duration_tablet=”300ms” hover_transition_duration_phone=”300ms” hover_transition_delay_tablet=”0ms” hover_transition_delay_phone=”0ms” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” body_ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” body_quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_horizontal_phone=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_phone=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_blur_phone=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_spread_phone=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” toggle_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” toggle_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” toggle_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” toggle_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” toggle_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_horizontal_length_phone=”0px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_vertical_length_phone=”0px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” closed_toggle_text_shadow_blur_strength_phone=”1px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Expiration dates are clearly listed in the email provided at the time of initial accreditation in addition to the certificate provided to verify the program is eligible. You may also lookup your program within the Residency Program Directory<\/a> to see the date.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Resident Position Advertising and Hiring” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do we need to advertise our residency positions via OPRESCAS?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The answer is more than likely, yes<\/strong>. If you represent a residency program that is part of Hanger Clinic, please reach out to the Hanger National Residency Program<\/a> staff for additional guidance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”We would like to have a resident start immediately after they graduate, when do the O&P schools typically graduate students?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n March<\/p>\n April<\/p>\n May<\/p>\n June<\/p>\n December<\/p>\n * This program features an integrated O&P residency program and at the time the degree is conferred, graduates will have completed a CAAHEP accredited academic program and NCOPE accredited dual-discipline residency.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”NCOPE Tracker” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I need an introduction and possibly a crash course in how to use NCOPE Tracker, where might I get that information?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NCOPE Tracker<\/a> has extensive documentation available on the NCOPE Tracker Info Page<\/a>, but new users including directors, mentors, and residents will want to watch the Introduction Video by CLICKING HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”We use OPIE Practice Management suite, is there a way the resident can pull data from that system for their NCOPE Tracker case entries?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n More than likely, yes. The key is using OPIE scheduler correctly. Please see the brief tutorial on How to Use OPIE Scheduler<\/a>. If you have any other questions, please contact your OPIE Success Manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”We use NextGen EMR for documenting patient care. Will this work for outputting data to NCOPE Tracker?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n More than likely, yes. Do remember that the values used within NextGen may not map correctly to NCOPE Tracker, in particular appointment types. Your resident will most likely need to manually edit each uploaded encounter<\/strong> appointment type in order to have it reflected correctly within NCOPE Tracker. 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This information is summarized on the Director\/Mentor Eligibility, Roles, and Responsibilities<\/a> page and defined by the\u00a0Orthotic\/Prosthetic Residency Standards<\/a> under Standard 4: Requirements of the Residency Program Directors, Mentors, and Other Professionals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I serve as a residency director with a bachelor’s degree or post-baccalaureate certificate if the resident has a master’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes, the vast majority of residency directors hold a bachelor’s level degree or post-baccalaureate certificate.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I need to complete at least one section of the NCOPE Online Residency Development Course, where do I get information about registering or sign-in? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Please visit the\u00a0Online Residency Program Development Course<\/a> landing page to register, sign-in to the Canvas LMS, or learn more about the course. Both directors and mentors are required to complete all three modules.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where can I learn more about the general requirements for hosting a residency program and view the application? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Please visit the\u00a0Residency Program Brochure and Application<\/a> page to learn about the basic requirements defined by the\u00a0Orthotic\/Prosthetic Residency Standards<\/a> and to begin the application.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Current Directors and Mentors” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where do I complete the required forms for my current resident?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NCOPE Tracker<\/a> is the tool used to submit all required documentation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How long does residency program accreditation last?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n All programs that became accredited or renewed their accreditation on or after 7\/1\/2017 will hold accreditation for a period of 3 years. To see when a program’s accreditation expires, please visit the Residency Program Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”It is time for me to renew my residency program accreditation. Where do I do that?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Our online application can be accessed anytime by visiting:\u00a0Residency Program Brochure and Application.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I am looking for copies of the certificates I received when I completed the NCOPE Online Residency Development Course, can you send them to me?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n NCOPE does not keep the official digital certificates of completion on file. 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