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CERTIFICATIONPlease note that certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants (OPA-C) is handled exclusively by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants (NBCOPA). The NBCOPA is a separate entity from the American Society of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants (ASOPA), which focuses on continued professional development and education of OPAs. Any questions and inquiries about existing policies, rules, regulations, verification and deadlines relating to certification or recertification should be addressed to Melody Raymond, the NBCOPA's administrator, using the contact information listed below. |
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Main Contact Information National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants (NBCOPA) c/o Melody Raymond, AAOS Special Society Services 6300 North River Road, Suite 727 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 698-1698 Fax: (847) 823-0536 Email: raymond@aaos.org |
NBCOPA Board Members and Staff
List of NBCOPA Board Members and Staff
Board Certification - Exam Information
Information about the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants (NBCOPA) Exam for Board Certification, as well eligiblity, exam fees, application deadlines and dates, format and content and contact information for requesting the exam.
Maintaining Certification
An explanation of the requirements and categories for maintaining NBCOPA certification through CME credits.
Credentialing Packet
Instructions, Information Sheet for Requested Privileges, Guidelines and Standards of Practice for OPA-Cs and Verification Sources
Recognition
Information on states that recognize OPA-Cs.
Military Duty
A position statement from the NBCOPA on military duty.
Verification of OPA-C Credential
Please click here to see a current list of existing OPA-C certificate holders. If you need an official verification, please contact contact Melody Raymond at the NBCOPA at (847) 698-1698 or via email at raymond@aaos.org to request verification.