[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Clinical-Exam-Crop.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#05437a” title_font_size=”40px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”54px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][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=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
To learn more about ABC’s transition to dual-discipline exams, please CLICK HERE<\/a> to access the website.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/timeline.jpg” title_text=”timeline” src_tablet=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/timeline.jpg” src_phone=”https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/timeline.jpg” src_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”timeline” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Current Residents FAQ Block” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Questions\/Answers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With ABC transitioning to combined dual-discipline exams, does that mean residency sites that can only offer one discipline will no longer be able to take residents?<\/b><\/p>\n Since training in both orthotics and prosthetics is needed to be awarded a certificate of completion, does that mean all residents will need to do 18 months of residency where they spend 50% of their time focused on orthotic care and 50% of their time focused on prosthetic care?<\/b><\/p>\n I understand that the new standards are set to be implemented on July 1, 2025; does that mean all existing residency sites need to get reaccredited on that date?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n After an existing residency site is renewed under the new standards, will it be allowed to register residents for a single-discipline residency allowed under the old standards?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Current Residents FAQ Block” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Questions\/Answers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n How are changes to the residency program going to affect me?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What happens to me if I’m enrolled in residency on July 1, 2025 when the new standards are implemented?<\/strong><\/p>\n I graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited O&P master\u2019s program in the Spring of 2023, started a single discipline residency, and plan to do my second residency in the opposite discipline, will I be impacted?<\/strong><\/p>\n I will graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited O&P master\u2019s program in 2024, how does this impact me with starting a single discipline residency program?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am currently in a single discipline residency and only want to become certified in a single discipline (CO or CP), how does this impact me?<\/strong><\/p>\n Can NCOPE tell me if I will be able to take the new combined exams when they first open the application in October of 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am in a single discipline residency, but wanted to wait several years before pursuing my second residency, how does this impact me?<\/strong><\/p>\n Do the sites I\u2019m applying to know about the change in residency?<\/strong><\/p>\n Does this change how I apply for residency positions and register for NCOPE-accredited residency programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Future Residents FAQ Block” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Questions\/Answers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I started my CAAHEP-accredited O&P master\u2019s and will graduate in 2025, how does this update impact me?<\/strong><\/p>\n I only want to pursue a single discipline residency and become certified in one discipline; how does this impact me?<\/strong><\/p>\n I plan on ultimately being certified in both orthotics and prosthetics, but wanted to complete one discipline residency and attain certification before returning for the second discipline, how does this impact me?<\/strong><\/p>\n When will I be required to complete both disciplines to pursue certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n I want to do my residency at one site that focuses purely on orthotics and one site that focuses purely on prosthetics via the 2-site pathway as described in the 2025 standards. Can I do this once ABC only allows persons to register for the combined simulation and CPM exams?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Will the minimum length of time to complete a residency be reduced?<\/strong><\/p>\n Will the educational requirements to be admitted to a residency program change?<\/strong><\/p>\n Does this change how I apply for residency positions and register for NCOPE-accredited residency programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Current Program FAQ Block” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Questions\/Answers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n My facility is only accredited to offer a single discipline residency; will we still be able to host residents when the new standards are fully implemented?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am a current mentor but am only certified in a single discipline (CO or CP), will I still be able to mentor residents?<\/strong><\/p>\n Our current NCOPE residency program has a resident in a single-discipline residency program. Will they need to stop their current residency and re-enroll in a residency program approved to offer both disciplines?<\/b><\/p>\n Our residency program gained accreditation in 2024 for a single discipline and expires in 2027. Can we accept residents for a single discipline during this accreditation cycle?<\/strong><\/p>\n We want to adopt the new residency standards for our residency program before our current accreditation is set to expire; can we seek accreditation under the new standards early?<\/b><\/p>\n Will this affect the residency site application fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n Will there be a change to the required evaluation forms and documentation submitted in NCOPE Tracker?<\/strong><\/p>\n Will residents and directors\/mentors still use NCOPE Tracker?<\/strong><\/p>\n Where do I find the new expectations and timelines for the new residency standards?<\/strong><\/p>\n Will the new standards force us to lower the expectations we define for our residents with hand skills or patient care?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Future Program FAQ Block” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Heading” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Questions\/Answers” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are not currently NCOPE accredited, but had planned on pursuing accreditation soon, how will the new standards impact our ability to host an O&P residency program?<\/strong><\/p>\n Will the application process change for residency sites to seek NCOPE accreditation?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Finding a Residency” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Finding a Residency – Accordian” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Should I do a single discipline (for example orthotics) residency or combined O&P residency?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]This should be assessed on an individual basis.\u00a0 Remember the goal of an NCOPE Residency Program is to create a real-world learning environment where competency<\/a> can be achieved.\u00a0 A residency program is not automatically marked complete when the minimum amount of time has passed.\u00a0 The resident must demonstrate competence for all required interventions and meet all requirements<\/a>.\u00a0 The resident should also consider the following factors:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How should I apply for a residency position?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Any residency program that gained their initial accreditation or renewed their accreditation on or after 7\/1\/2017 is required to accept applications using OPRESCAS<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0The only exception is Hanger Clinic<\/strong>, who has a well-documented process listed on their National Residency Program page<\/a>. 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\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there anywhere I can go to learn more about OPRESCAS?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Yes.\u00a0 The OPRESCAS Applicant Information Portal<\/a> has additional resources including details about individual residency programs posted.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I cannot see a residency program on OPRESCAS, does that mean they are not taking residents right now? ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]All programs that have applications open on OPRESCAS now or have programs configured to accept applications in the future will be visible using the OPRESCAS Applicant Portal. If a site is not visible but is interested in seeking applications, the residency program director or the primary OPRESCAS WebAdMIT administrator is welcome to contact the NCOPE OPRESCAS Team<\/a> for assistance
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a list of NCOPE accredited residency programs?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Yes.\u00a0 Please visit the NCOPE Residency Program Directory page<\/a>.\u00a0 It is updated each morning at 5:00 AM EST.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are all programs listed on the NCOPE Residency Program Directory taking residents this year?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]No.\u00a0 Residency programs are accredited for a period of 3 years and not required to host a resident each year.\u00a0 To view which residency programs are actively seeking residents, please access OPRESCAS<\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I have identified a patient care facility where I would like to potentially complete a residency, but they are not in the NCOPE directory. How do they become accredited?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]We have created a brief informational brochure<\/a> on hosting a residency program and listed the eligibility requirements<\/a> on our website.\u00a0 If the clinicians or administrators at the patient care facility would like to get in touch with the NCOPE staff directly, they may do so via phone or email<\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there somewhere I can look to find O&P patient care facilities that could potentially host a residency program that are not yet accredited?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]NCOPE requires that the patient care facility be accredited by either the American Board for Certification<\/a> or Board of Certification<\/a>.\u00a0 Both organizations have directories that can be queried.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does NCOPE ever host events to help find a residency position?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Yes.\u00a0 NCOPE is pleased to host a Virtual Career Expo each Fall.\u00a0 This online event allows future residents to network with multiple potential residency sites.\u00a0 NCOPE also hosts a resident round table and networking event at the Academy Meeting<\/a> each winter.\u00a0 To view a list of all events NCOPE is participating in, continue to check the NCOPE Career Events page<\/a> and follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a way for me to see the ratings previous residents have given the residency site regarding the effectiveness of the program and mentoring?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Residency programs are given the data from the resident’s evaluation of the residency program forms and they reserve the right to decide whether or not to make that information available.\u00a0 The programs are required to apply for renewal of accreditation every 3 years and resident feedback on the program’s effectiveness is considered when determining whether or not the site should be allowed to continue hosting resident practitioners.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do state licensing laws affect the way a residency program is administered if the program is in a state with an O&P licensing act?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]It depends on the state, but yes the state licensing laws can potentially affect the way a residency program operates including the resident’s supervision and autonomy.\u00a0 Please visit\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ABC’s interactive state licensure map<\/span><\/span><\/a> to identify each state\u2019s licensing info and resources.\u00a0 Currently, Florida is the only state that requires a resident to register prior to beginning an orthotic and\/or prosthetic residency.\u00a0<\/span><\/span> Prospective residents are encouraged to become familiar with state license requirements and their potential impact on their residency education.<\/span><\/span>
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