NBCOPA

	NBCOPA

	NBCOPA Website
	Certification Examination for Orthopedic Physician Assistants
	Dates

	Eligibility

	Fees

	Testing Centers

	Application Request
	Online Practice Test for Orthopedic Physician Assistants
	Dates

	Online Testing Details

	Fees

	Application Request

NBCOPA, ASOPA, OPA

National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants


		NBCOPA

Examination(s)

Certification Examination for Orthopedic Physician Assistants

Online Practice Test for Orthopedic Physician Assistants

NBCOPA Website

http://asopa.org/

Certification Examination for Orthopedic Physician Assistants

Application Deadline

Examination Date

12/31/2012

2/2/2013-2/16/2013

6/30/2013

8/3/2013-8/17/2013

Eligibility

Although not a requirement, it is highly recommended that candidates have at least two years of college work in the sciences before sitting for the Certification Examination for Orthopedic Physician Assistants.

1. Completion of an orthopedic physician assistant program, a primary care physician assistant program, or a nurse practitioner program,
  OR
2. Completion of a related allied health care program AND at least FIVE years of experience in orthopedic work with responsibility in surgical assisting, history and physical assessment, and immobilization techniques, under the supervision of a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

NOTE: A supervising Board-certified orthopedic surgeon must verify this eligibility and sign the Supervising Physician�s Statement on the candidate's Application.

Completion and filing of Application and required fee for the Certification Examination for Orthopedic Physician Assistants.
Agreement to adhere to the following NBCOPA Code of Ethics:
1. Pledge to render service to humanity with full regard to patient.
2. Pledge to safeguard all confidential information regarding a patient and NBCOPA unless required to divulge such information by law.
3. Pledge to uphold the principles and policies of NBCOPA.
4. Pledge to strive continually to gain professional knowledge and experience so as to provide better health care to patients, physicians, and community served.

Fee(s)

Initial Certification Fee for ASOPA Members

$450.00

Initial Certification for Non-ASOPA Members

$525.00

Recertification Fee

$400.00

Regional Testing Center(s)

It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for a certification exam.

Handbook and Application Request

Certification Examination for Orthopedic Physician Assistants

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Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.

Note: Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Online Practice Test for Orthopedic Physician Assistants

Application Deadline

Examination Date

N/A

Available Now

Online Testing Details

WHAT IS IT
A practice test consisting of 75 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

WHY TAKE IT
To experience taking a computerized exam, to review content included in Certification Examinations for Orthopedic Physician Assistants, and to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty

SCORE REPORT
After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas. The score report does not provide correct answers or indicate which questions were answered correctly and incorrectly.

CONTENT INCLUDED

Anatomy and Physiology
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Orthopedic History and Physical Examination
Imaging and Laboratory Studies
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions

Fee(s)

Fee (by Credit card)

$75.00

Handbook and Application Request

Online Practice Test for Orthopedic Physician Assistants

Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ to learn how to apply, pay, and take the practice test online