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"I love BOC and I am very proud to be BOCPO. You have enabled my progress exponentially as individuals and as a group. I have a special place in my heart for the staff who have uplifted my enthusiasm to be BOCPO again."
Mazhar M. Pasha. BS, BOCPO.

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Exam Scheduling

To become an eligible exam candidate, you must submit your application (including all required documentation) to BOC by the 15th of the month prior to your desired examination period. Applications received after this date will be subject to approval and a $100 late fee. For more information, review our certification programs.

The examination schedule lists the four exam periods offered by BOC throughout the year, as well as their corresponding application deadlines.

Scheduling Your Exam

Once you receive notification from BOC that you qualify to take the certification exam(s), you can schedule your multiple choice exam and/or clinical simulation exam with our test facilitator, AMP. Your notification letter will include instructions on contacting AMP to let them know your preferred testing location and your preferred testing date (within your approved exam period).

Locate Your Nearest Testing Center

Exams are given at H&R Block locations, with over 120 testing sites available nationwide. To locate your nearest testing location:

  1. Visit AMP's Candidate Information site
  2. Select “healthcare” as the category
  3. Select Board of Certification/Accreditation, International as your program
  4. Select the exam you would like to take
  5. When the webpage reloads, a navigation menu will appear on the right-side of the screen
  6. Select “locate testing centers”
  7. Use the interactive map or search by zip code to find locations near you.

Note: To reserve your exam preferences, contact AMP at least four business days prior to your preferred date. Some exam locations fill up quickly, so please register early.

Prepare for Your Exam(s)

Our exam preparation resources page offers a variety of study materials to help you get ready for your certification exam.

For Orthotist and Prosthetist Certification Candidates

If you are a candidate for the Orthotist or Prosthetist exam, you will need to independently complete and submit a Video Practical Exam (VPE). Please review the VPE instructions for your certification program, which provide detailed recording directions, procedure requirements, and scoring and submission information:

Orthotist Candidate VPE Instructions

Prosthetist Candidate VPE Instructions