named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
OT-SC™ Certification Examination
Assesses knowledge and skills of Orthopaedic Technologists in surgical settings, requiring current OTC certification and one year of surgical experience
OTC® Certification Examination
Measures entry-level knowledge and skills of Orthopaedic Technologists through a criterion-referenced exam based on role delineation studies
Recertification by Continuing Education
Requires submission of 120 CEUs over six years, including minimum requirements in Category 1 and Category 1A (Orthopaedic Surgery-specific) credits
Recertification by Examination
Alternative pathway to maintain certification by successfully passing the certification examination before expiration
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification in Healthcare 4 activities
- Administer orthopaedic technologist certification examinationsAdministers the OTC® and OT-SC™ certification examinations five times per year (February, April, June, September, November) to assess entry-level knowledge and skills in orthopaedic technology; exams are reviewed and revised annually and developed using questions collected from certified technologists, physicians, and subject matter experts.
- Conduct research to inform certification design and standardsConducted a Cut Score Study using a national panel of certified professionals to determine the passing score of 108 for the OT-SC Examination, ensuring psychometric validity and alignment with professional practice.
- Develop and accredit certification programsDeveloped the OT-SC Examination to meet surgery-specific credentialing needs in operating rooms; maintains accreditation of the OTC Examination through the National Commission for Credentialing Agencies (NCCA) and membership in the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.).
- Manage certification maintenance and recertificationProvides two pathways for recertification: submission of 120 continuing education units (with at least 40 in Category 1) or successful re-examination prior to expiration; manages renewal of OT-SC certification with pro-rated initial terms and standard six-year cycles aligned with OTC recertification.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operate job board for orthopaedic technology positionsHosts job postings on its website for 90 days for a fee of $100 per listing, supporting employment opportunities in the orthopaedic technology field.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Advocate for orthopaedic technologists in regulatory and public arenasContacted federal agencies such as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to seek clarification on standards affecting orthopaedic technologists; investigates complaints against certified individuals and publishes disciplinary actions on its website and to regulatory bodies.
- Issue certification credentials and identification materialsIssues paper certificates, replacement photo ID cards, and replacement certification packets upon request and payment; requires submission of passport-style photos for compliance and marks records as non-compliant if photos are not provided.
- Provide certification verification servicesOffers free public verification of OTC and OT-SC certification status via fax or online tools; issues official stamped verification letters for $50 to employers or regulatory bodies and processes verification requests for other medical boards upon payment.
- Set and maintain certification standards for orthopaedic technologistsEstablishes minimum competency levels and develops certification policies to ensure fairness, impartiality, and alignment with current practice; conducts role delineation studies and implements procedures to eliminate conflicts of interest.
- Support examination candidates with accommodations and resourcesProvides special testing accommodations under the ADA, waives application fees for active duty military, allows year-round eligibility for military applicants, permits up to three consecutive exam attempts with a six-month wait after failure, offers hand scoring upon request, and provides preparatory resources including exam breakdowns and reference lists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$135K
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Program service revenue$135K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$116K
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balance sheet
Total assets$94K
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Net assets$94K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -25.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- RUTH BYERS — DIRECTOR
- SANDY NAYLOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- CVS Partner — Recognized location where credential holders can obtain compliant passport-style photos.
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Government — Interacted with CMS to seek clarification on meaningful use standards for certified orthopaedic technologists.
- Institute for Credentialing Excellence Network — Member organization in the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.)
- NBCOT Government — Administers the OTC and OT-SC certification examinations and provides official examination-related resources.
- NBCOT Government — Primary certifying body responsible for administering the OT-SC Examination and setting certification standards.
- NCCA Government — Aligns definition of continuing competence with standards set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
- National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists Network — Separate professional membership association; NBCOT is the credentialing body while NAOT is the membership organization for orthopaedic technologists.
- National Commission for Credentialing Agencies Government — Accredits the OTC Examination offered by NBCOT
- Rite Aid Partner — Recognized location where credential holders can obtain compliant passport-style photos.
- Schroeder Measurement Technologies Partner — Provides technical support for examination development, item writing, scoring, and analysis.
- WalMart Partner — Recognized location where credential holders can obtain compliant passport-style photos.
- Walgreens Partner — Recognized location where credential holders can obtain compliant passport-style photos.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Authorized Preparation and Controlled Credential Usemethodology: authorized_preparation_pathwayBy directing candidates to official preparatory materials and restricting job placement and credential verification to certified professionals, the organization ensures alignment between certification standards and practice because controlled pathways prevent misuse and reinforce professional boundaries.
- Impartiality through Organizational Structure and Independencemethodology: impartiality-through-organizational-structureBy structuring governance and decision-making to avoid bias and external influence, the organization ensures fair and credible certification outcomes because impartiality strengthens public trust and professional legitimacy.
- Secure and Equitable Credentialing Ecosystemmethodology: equitable_access_for_disabilitiesBy enabling direct verification, privacy-protected public records, and ADA-compliant accommodations, the organization ensures credentials are both trustworthy and accessible because integrity and inclusion are jointly necessary for professional legitimacy.
- Stacked Certification and Continuing Competencemethodology: stacked_certificationBy requiring foundational certification and clinical experience before advanced certification, and mandating ongoing continuing education with tiered CEUs, the organization ensures sustained, evolving competence because professional mastery is built progressively and maintained through structured learning.
- Standards-Based Certification with External Validationmethodology: third-party_accreditationBy aligning certification with criterion-referenced assessments grounded in role-delineation studies and externally accredited by NCCA, the organization ensures that credentials reflect actual professional competence because validity and rigor are reinforced through independent review and job-relevant standards.