** Don’t ask what your Association can do for you; ask what you can do for your Association **
A new membership year begins on January 1st of each upcoming year. Membership is based on a calendar year, as all memberships expire on December 31st of that membership year.
If you are not a member, we urge you to become an essential part of the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists. FAOP has a mission to ensure the highest standard of Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic care for persons with disabilities.
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Merit is accomplished by actively promoting the professional development of FAOP members and supporting excellence in business practices through developing collaborative relationships with local, state, and national groups.
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The FAOP seeks to raise awareness and increase public support for professional standards and accountability regarding the provision of comprehensive Orthotic, Prosthetic, and Pedorthic care.
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What happens if we lose our association due to insufficient funding through Membership Support?
We lose vital assistance like:
Networking - An ability to create mutually beneficial professional relationships. A wealth of information is available from other attendees.
Continuing Education - Cutting-edge information presented by experts through lectures and suppliers through workshops on the topic of discussion.
Advocacy - We advocate for our members and the profession, working to improve legislation, regulations, and policies that affect our profession and providing a unified voice.
Professional Development - Our resources can help our members stay current in their fields, develop professionally, and advance their careers.
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Additional Benefits
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FAOP's dedicated State lobbyist provides professional representation and advocacy before all State agencies, representing and protecting your interests both professionally and practice-wise.
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Auto notification of any changes in the law or rules that may affect your practice.
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Access to FAOP's lobbyist and legislative team to assist you in resolving problems with State agencies.
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Receive answers to your questions concerning the practice of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthotics in the respective professions.
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Discounted registration for all FAOP events and courses.
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Tracking of CE credits earned at FAOP events.
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Participation in Members Only prize giveaways.
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Any issue bothering YOU within the practice or Profession of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthotics.
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Fellowship with a group of like-minded professionals.​​​
These are just a few of the many Benefits of FAOP membership. You too can be part of an organization that protects the Profession as well as YOU!
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Join the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists
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To enhance your membership experience, take the time to fill out your Profile & add your Photo. Provide a brief bio detailing your focus on professional studies or interests.
If you have any questions, please email us at email@faop.info and receive a prompt response.
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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
$
245
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.
(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
$
185
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 a 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
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 EMERITUS MEMBER STATUS, PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER LEVELS)
EMERITUS MEMBER
EMERITUS MEMBER FEES
$
85
Valid for one year
APPLICATION FOR FAOP
Enjoy a full year of membership benefits from FAOP with two easy ways to join!
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Follow this link to submit your application and payment info online.
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Or you can print your membership form and submit it with your payment via email, fax, or post.
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The Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FAOP) has the sole right to determine the eligibility of any individual for membership. FAOP retains the right to reject any membership application or renewal as allowed by the bylaws.​