⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Mississippi State Department of Health — linked from ABCOP Mississippi page as 'MS Dept of Health Webpage' (msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html). No independent licensing board exists; MSDH oversees the certification requirement. directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Alabama → Mississippi

Everything you need to know about transferring your orthotist/prosthetist (cpo) license from Alabama to Mississippi

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Mississippi State Department of Health — linked from ABCOP Mississippi page as 'MS Dept of Health Webpage' (msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html). No independent licensing board exists; MSDH oversees the certification requirement. to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Alabama (AL)	Mississippi (MS)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $175; license fee: $450 (single discipline); $900 (dual discipline); total initial fees: $625 (single discipline: $175 + $450); $1,075 (dual discipline: $175 + $900); confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/alabama-state-licensure	application fee: N/A — confirmed, no state license or application fee exists.; license fee: N/A - No state license required; total initial fees: N/A - No state license required; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 5 years; CE hours: 75 hours (single discipline) or 100 hours (dual discipline) per 5-year renewal cycle; Fee: Contact board for current fee	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: N/A - No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year certification cycle; Fee: N/A

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Alabama — Period: 5 years; CE hours: 75 hours (single discipline) or 100 hours (dual discipline) per 5-year renewal cycle; Fee: Contact board for current fee; Mississippi — Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: N/A - No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year certification cycle; Fee: N/A.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Mississippi State Department of Health — linked from ABCOP Mississippi page as 'MS Dept of Health Webpage' (msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html). No independent licensing board exists; MSDH oversees the certification requirement. →
2
Request credential verification from Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Alabama board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Mississippi State Department of Health — linked from ABCOP Mississippi page as 'MS Dept of Health Webpage' (msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html). No independent licensing board exists; MSDH oversees the certification requirement..

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Mississippi Licensing Board

Board: Mississippi State Department of Health — linked from ABCOP Mississippi page as 'MS Dept of Health Webpage' (msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html). No independent licensing board exists; MSDH oversees the certification requirement.
Website: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/mississippi-state-licensure

Contact Mississippi State Department of Health — linked from ABCOP Mississippi page as 'MS Dept of Health Webpage' (msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,82.html). No independent licensing board exists; MSDH oversees the certification requirement. to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Alabama → Mississippi

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Mississippi Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Alabama → Mississippi

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Mississippi Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages