Licensing Option Pathways Narrow 1/1/2008

Beginning January 2008, only two pathway options are available for Orthotics and Prosthetics:

1. Bachelors in O&P + 8 months supervision** + Residency
2. Bachelors (any) + 8 months supervision** + Residency + Certificate Program

** An Ohio residency fulfills the supervision requirements. Supervision must be under an Ohio-licensed practitioner.

Temporary licensure is available for a candidate who has completed a residency but has not yet taken/passed the exam and/or may be completing the 8-month supervision requirement.

All candidates must sit for exam; however, the license exam is comprised of the Written and Written Simulation components of the ABC certification exam. Thus, candidates who are ABC certified by exam are not required to re-take the exam.

For more information, contact the Board office at 614-466-1157, or by email at: BOPP@exchange.state.oh.us