Accreditation

ISPO welcomes applications from schools/organisations that deliver prosthetic and orthotic training programmes for the following professions:

  • Prosthetist/Orthotist
  • Associate Prosthetist/Orthotist
  • Prosthetic/Orthotic Technicians

ISPO accreditation is sought voluntarily by a prosthetic and orthotic training programme to validate against the existing ISPO Education Standards.

Why it is important? Often a sign of good management, accreditation helps identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement based on a series of standards. Often, there is no law requiring accreditation, rather accreditation is an opportunity to seek and secure validation by a recognised external body (ISPO Education Committee) comprised of expert peers.

Application Form

P&O training programmes that are interested in obtaining or renewing ISPO accreditation are invited to submit the application form.

Education Standards

The standards aim to ensure that education programmes have the infrastructure and resources to develop students into entry-level practitioners that provide the appropriate quality of P&O services.

Accreditation Handbook

The handbooks contains detailed guidelines for prosthetic/orthotic education programmes that are interested in applying for ISPO accreditation.

ISPO-Accredited Training Programmes

See which P&O training programmes around the world have been accredited by ISPO.