Pop Programs

A career in POP means endless job possibilities – and something for everyone. You can kickstart your POP career by shadowing a POP professional or learning more about POP education programs.

Rewarding careers in the POP profession are available for people with all levels of education and experience, who have an interest in healthcare, engineering, technology or art.

Search below to find a POP school or program that’s right for you.

Master’s Programs

These master’s degree programs educate and train Orthotists and Prosthetists, allied health professionals who manage comprehensive patient care and make and fit orthoses and prostheses for people with mobility challenges.
Alabama State University
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Baylor College of Medicine
Master of Science (Orthotics and Prosthetics)
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Master of Science (O&P Option)
Concordia University - St Paul / Century College
Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Drexel University
Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics
East Tennessee State University
Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics
International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IIOP)
Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Kennesaw State University
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Northwestern University
Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics
University of Hartford
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center
Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics
University of Washington
Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics

Bachelor's Programs

These bachelor’s programs educate and train Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistants, who perform patient management tasks under the supervision of a certified practitioner as well as fabricating, repairing and maintaining devices.
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science with Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies concentration

Associate’s Programs

These associate’s programs educate and train individuals to become Orthotic and Prosthetic Technicians, who design, fabricate, repair and maintain medical devices like prosthetic limbs or orthotic braces.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology Program / Associate in Applied Sciences – Orthotic Prosthetic Technology
Century College
Associate of Science – Orthotic / Prosthetic Technology
Joliet Junior College
Associate of Applied Science (Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology)
Spokane Falls Community College
Associate in Applied Science – Applied Orthotic and Prosthetic Technology

Certificate Programs

These certification programs educate and train allied health professionals who assess patients, formulate and implement treatment plans, and support practice management. ABC credentials individuals in the following certificate-level allied health professions.

    • Orthotic fitters fit, adjust or modify pre-fabricated orthotic devices.
    • Mastectomy fitters provide external breast prostheses and post-mastectomy items and services.
    • Pedorthists design, fabricate, fit and repair foot orthoses and shoes.
    • Therapeutic shoe fitters provide non-custom therapeutic shoes and non-custom shoe inserts.
    • Prosthetic and Orthotic technicians support patient care by making, repairing and maintaining prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

Orthotic Fitter Precertification Courses

Mastectomy Fitter Precertification Courses

Pedorthist Precertification Courses

Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Precertification Courses

Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology Certificate Programs

Academy of Pedorthic Science
Pedorthics
Pedorthist Precertification Course
Academy of Pedorthic Science
Pedorthics
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Precertification Course
American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP)
Prosthetics
Mastectomy Fitter Precertification Course
American Breast Care, LP
Prosthetics
Mastectomy Fitter Precertification Course
Amoena
Prosthetics
Mastectomy Fitter Precertification Course
Anita International Corporation
Prosthetics
Mastectomy Fitter Precertification Course
Anodyne
Pedorthics
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Precertification Course
​Breg, Inc.
Orthotics
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course
Century College
Prosthetics Orthotics
Certificate – Orthotic / Prosthetic Technology
CFS Allied Health Education / Steampunk Bionics Academy
Pedorthics
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course
CFS Allied Health Education / Steampunk Bionics Academy
Pedorthics
Pedorthist Precertification Course
CFS Allied Health Education / Steampunk Bionics Academy
Pedorthics
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Precertification Course
DJO Global/Enovis
Orthotics
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course
Dr. Comfort
Pedorthics
Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Precertification Course
International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IIOP)
Orthotics
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course
International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics (IIOP)
Orthotics
Pedorthist Precertification Course
Joliet Junior College - Orthotics Technology Certificate
Orthotics
Certificate (Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology)
Joliet Junior College - Prosthetics Technology Certificate
Certificate (Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology)
Midwest School of Modern Pedorthics
Pedorthics
Pedorthist Precertification Course
OandPEdu
Orthotic, Mastectomy & Therapeutic Shoe Fitter Precertification Course
Spokane Falls Community College
Orthotics Prosthetics
Certificate – Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
Thuasne USA / Townsend Design
Orthotics
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course
Trulife
Prosthetics
Mastectomy Fitter Precertification Course
United States Airforce Orthotic Lab
Orthotics
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course

*For Active-Duty Military Only

University of Pittsburgh
Orthotic Fitter Precertification Course
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