Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) Certification Exam

Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) Applicants should grasp basic human anatomy, particularly skeletal and muscular systems, before entering the CPOA exam. Familiarity with common prosthetic socket designs and orthotic device materials—plastics, metals, foams—proves essential. You’ll also need working knowledge of measurement techniques, fitting protocols, and how limb loss or mobility impairments shape device prescription decisions.