Last year the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) began implementing changes to the residency requirements in the United States that will apply to all residents completing their programs after November 2027. The standards are being phased in for current residents, residency sites, and those seeking reaccreditation. In the February article, The O&P EDGE spoke with program directors, NCOPE representatives, and residency directors to understand what the updated requirements will mean for the profession.
In the literature review published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International, researchers in South Africa analyzed international competency frameworks used in various countries to establish comprehensive educational standards. They identified key educational domains of clinical practice; technical requirements; ethics and professional practice; interprofessional collaboration; and continuous learning, and established competencies within each domain to create an overarching framework.
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