A new membership year begins on January 1, 2024. Membership is based on a calendar year; ALL Memberships expire on December 31st. If you are a current member, please submit your information and payment now to continue to enjoy the benefits of a FAOP member. If you are not a member, we urge you to become one. The mission of the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FAOP) is to ensure the highest standard of orthotic and prosthetic care for persons with disabilities. This is accomplished by actively promoting the professional development of FAOP members and supporting excellence in business practices. Through the development of collaborative relationships with local, state, and national groups, the FAOP seeks to raise awareness and increase public support for professional standards and accountability regarding provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care.
Any person licensed by the State of Florida as an Orthotist, Prosthetist, Pedorthist, or Prosthetist-Orthotist whose license is current and in good standing with the DOH, is eligible to become an Active Member. An Active Member has full voting privileges and may serve on the Board of Directors.
(NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ACTIVE MEMBER STATUS, PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER LEVELS)
ACTIVE MEMBERS
ACTIVE MEMBER FEES
$
200
Valid for one year
Any person licensed by the State of Florida as an Orthotic Fitter, or Orthotic Fitter Assistant whose license is current and in good standing with the DOH, is eligible to become an Affiliate Member. An Affiliate Member has voting privileges on all matters except amendments to the Articles of Incorporation (“Articles”)or Bylaws. An Affiliate Member may not serve on the Board of Directors or submit a motion for consideration or a vote by the membership.
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(NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AFFILIATE MEMBER STATUS, PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER LEVELS)
AFFILIATE MEMBER
AFFILIATE MEMBER FEES
$
150
Valid for one year
Any person Registered by the State of Florida as an Orthotic or Prosthetic Resident, and certified by, and in good standing with, a national orthotist/prosthetist credentialing body, whose educational and training standards are based on Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and/or the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) guidelines; and American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) Certified Fitter-Mastectomy individual(s) are eligible to become an Associate Member. Associate Members may not submit motions for vote, do not have voting privileges, and may not serve on the Board of Directors.
(NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBER STATUS, PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER LEVELS)
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
85
ASSOCIATE MEMBER FEES
$
Valid for one year
Valid for one year
Any person licensed by the State of Florida as an Orthotist, Prosthetist, Pedorthist, or Prosthetist-Orthotist whose license is in non-practicing status but not as a result of disciplinary action is eligible to become an Emeritus Member. Emeritus Members may not submit motions for vote, do not have voting privileges, and may not serve on the Board of Directors.
(NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBER STATUS, PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER LEVELS)
EMERITUS MEMBER ***NEW FOR 2024 ***
85
EMERITUS MEMBER FEES
$
Valid for one year