⚠️ 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 Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

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

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

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Florida (FL)	Alabama (AL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $400; license fee: $400; total initial fees: $800; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/florida-state-licensure	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24 hours per biennium (single license); 30 hours if licensed in multiple O&P categories; Fee: Contact board for current fee	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

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Florida — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24 hours per biennium (single license); 30 hours if licensed in multiple O&P categories; Fee: Contact board for current fee; 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.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists →
2
Request credential verification from Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Florida board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

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.

Alabama Licensing Board

Board: Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Website: https://www.apob.alabama.gov/
Phone: (334) 420-1111

Contact Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists to confirm current transfer requirements →

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LicenseMap is a research tool and does not provide legal, financial, or professional licensing advice. Licensing requirements vary by state and change frequently. Verify all information directly with your state licensing board before making licensing decisions.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Florida (FL)	Alabama (AL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $400; license fee: $400; total initial fees: $800; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/florida-state-licensure	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24 hours per biennium (single license); 30 hours if licensed in multiple O&P categories; Fee: Contact board for current fee	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

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Florida — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24 hours per biennium (single license); 30 hours if licensed in multiple O&P categories; Fee: Contact board for current fee; 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.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists →

Request credential verification from Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Florida board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists.

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.

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

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Alabama Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

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

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Alabama Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages