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BCS-O Board Certified Specialist - Orthopedics Board of Certification OTC Orthopaedic Technologist Certified National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists OT-SC Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists OPE-C Orthopedic Physician Extender Certified National Board for Certification in the Orthopedic Specialties OPE-SC Orthopedic Physician Extender Surgical Certified National Board for Certification in the Orthopedic Specialties OPA-C/OA-C Orthopedic Physician Assistant Certified/ Orthopedic Assistant Certified National Board of Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants Yes *NCCA Accreditation Yes *NCCA Accreditation NoNoNoNo • Path 1 - Orthopedic Residency • Path 2 - Professional Experience • Route A - Supervised Work Experience • Route B - Orthopaedic Technologist Training Program • Route C - Athletic Trainers • OTC credential with 1 year experience • Professional Athletic Training Program • Post-professional Athletic Training Program • Residency Athletic Training Program • Athletic Training Clinical Doctorate Program • Certification in the Orthopedic Specialties (NBCOS) Member with a minimum 6 months experience in orthopedic surgery • Orthopedic assistant program • Primary care physician assistant program • Nurse practitioner program • Related allied health care program • All routes must have at least 5 years of experience in orthopedics 2 year reporting period • Maintain ATC ® credential • Annual maintenance fee for BCS-O • At least 10 of the 50 hours required for ATC ® credential must fall within Orthopedic Practice Analysis 6 year reporting period Recertification by continuing education • 120 continuing education units Recertification by Exam • Must pass exam by end of reporting period 6 year reporting period • Minimum 20 in Category 1 and 20 in Category 1A (specific to surgery 2 year reporting period • 24 hours per year if certified in first year • 12 hours per year if certified in second year No stated credential maintenance requirement provided 4 year reporting period • 120 hours of continuing medical education (CME) -At least 50% must be orthopedic related • If CME hours not submitted by end of reporting period then its recertification by exam • Medical Knowledge • Procedural Knowledge • Professional Practice • Assessment • Casting, Splinting, and Orthopaedic Appliances • Traction Surgery • Perioperative Preparation • Intra-Operative Management • Post-Operative Patient Care • Professional and Ethical Patient Care • Orthopedic Examination and Diagnosis • Casting, Splinting and Orthotic Device Application • Diagnostic Imaging and Intervention Strategies • Surgical Considerations • Healthcare Administration and Leadership in Clinical Practice • Perioperative Preparation • Intra-Operative Management • Post-Operative Patient Care • Professional and Ethical Patient Care *No practice analysis available to compare to the “BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis” ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS PRACTICE DOMAINS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE EXAM COMPARATIVE MATRIX: BOC ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY * National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accreditation is the process by which a credentialing or educational program is evaluated against defined standards by a third party. When in compliance with these standards, it is awarded recognition. SCAN TO DOWNLOAD FLYERTASKS - Board Certified Specialist - Orthopedics (BCS-O) BCS-OOTCOT-SCOPE-C OPE-SCOPA-C/OA-C* 1 Formulate differential diagnoses by interpreting a comprehensive history to determine an appropriate physical examination. 2 Complete a focused physical examination using evidence-based methods to inform the differential diagnosis. 3 Determine the need for appropriate diagnostic testing based on the history and physical examination to inform the differential diagnosis. 4 Synthesize evaluation findings and diagnostic studies consistent with best practice to determine the diagnosis and educate the patient. 5Formulate the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team and patient. 6Analyze outcomes to optimize the continuum of patient-centered care. 1 Implement the established plan of care utilizing advanced clinical decision making to incorporate appropriate modifications and ensure optimal patient outcomes. 2Provide pre-procedural care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 3Provide intra-procedural care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 4Provide post-procedural care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 5Provide pre-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 6Provide intra-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 7Provide post-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 1 Establish patient-centered processes and quality care programs that promote value-based care, population health strategies and cost containment to improve patient outcomes. 2 Collaborate as a leader of the interdisciplinary health care team using effective interpersonal and communication skills to ensure optimal patient care. 3 Engage in professional development and reflective practice to support improvement in self and others to enhance patient care. DOMAIN I Medical Knowledge DOMAIN II Procedural Knowledge DOMAIN III Professional Practice SCAN TO DOWNLOAD FLYER * Denotes there is no practice analysis available to compare to the“BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis” COMPARATIVE MATRIX: BOC ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTYNext >