The prosthetic and orthotic profession is made up of clinical and technical health professionals that are uniquely trained. Clinical professionals are certified in orthotics, prosthetics or both and technicians are registered in orthotics,
prosthetics or both.
Member Benefits
OPC is dedicated to delivering value to all categories of membership. There are four member categories for OPC: Certified Members, Registered Technicians, Associate Members and Students. Opportunities available to OPC members are dependent
on your membership category and may include;
Authorization to use registered trademarks for Certified and Registered Professionals
Communications: updates on OPC activities, upcoming events, advocacy work and initiatives, general news about the profession
Inclusion in the public and/or member directory
Access to exclusive members-only community platform
Access to volunteer opportunities (OPC Board and Committees)
Continuing Education & learing opportunities
Subscriptions to members-only newsletters
Access to professional and personal insurance discounts
Member discounts on OPC initiatives including:
OPC Conference and Special Events
Sponsorship & Exhibit booths
Newsletter Advertising
Job Board Discounts & Posting Targeting
MCE approval and promotion program.
For more information about becoming a member of OPC click on the Join us button at the top rightside of this page, or contact OPC National Office.
Please note: Membership with OPC does not include any physical shipments. You will be assigned a membership number that can be used to validate your active status with the association.
Membership Types
Certified Orthotists & Prosthetists
Certified Orthotists CO(c) and Certified Prosthetists CP(c) are healthcare professionals that are specifically educated and clinically trained to manage comprehensive orthotic and/or prosthetic patient care. This includes patient
assessment, formulation of the treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and sound practice management.
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Registered Orthotic & Prosthetic Technicians
Registered Technicians in Orthotics RTO(c) and Registered Technicians in Prosthetics (RTP(c) fabricate, repair and maintain orthoses and/or prostheses. The Registered Technician is proficient with current fabricating techniques,
familiar with the properties of a variety of materials and skilled in the use of appropriate equipment.
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Residents
Residents work under the close clinical supervision of an OPC Certified practitioner in good standing and in the appropriate discipline; an orthotic or prosthetic resident may perform clinical assessment and patient management
tasks within their registered discipline, as well as carry out practice management and technical implementation activities and services.
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Interns
Interns are bound by the same rules and regulations as Registered Technicians but perform their duties under the close supervision of an OPC Registered or Certified practitioner in good standing and in the appropriate discipline.
Internship Pathway>>
Students of accredited programs can receive a free membership with OPC while they are in school. This currently only applies to students of George Brown College and BCIT’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Programs.
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Associate
Associate members are affiliates and friends (allied health, vendors, etc.) of the O&P profession in Canada. They receive many of the same benefits and discounts to OPC offerings, with some limitations on access to the
online member portal. This is an affordable way to join a special community.
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OPC is the professional association and credentialing body for Certified and Registered Orthotics & Prosthetics professionals in Canada.
Certified Orthotists & Prosthetists