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        Orthopaedic Physician's Assistant Certification (OPA-C)
        Certification Description
        The certification process is designed to promote excellence in the practice of orthopaedic physician's assistants by: 1. Recognizing formally those individuals who meet all the requirements of the NBCOPA. 2. Encouraging professional growth of the physician's assistant in orthopaedics. 3. Establishing and measuring the level of knowledge required for a certified orthopaedic physician's assistant. 4. Providing a standard of requisite knowledge required for certification, thereby assisting the employer, the public, and members of the health professions in the assessment of orthopaedic physician's assistants.
        Certifying Organization
        National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants
        https://nbcopa.org/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • More than two years of work experience required?    Yes
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 4 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    No
        • Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?    No
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    No
        More Certification Information
        Orthopaedic Physician's Assistant Certification Website