⚠️ 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 Washington State Department of Health directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Oregon → Washington

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

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Washington State Department of Health to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Oregon (OR)	Washington (WA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: N/A - No state license required; 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	application fee: $265; license fee: Included in application fee; total initial fees: $265; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/washington-state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle; Fee: N/A	Period: 1 year (annually on or before birthday); CE hours: Per WAC 246-850-140 requirements; Fee: $125

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Oregon — Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle; Fee: N/A; Washington — Period: 1 year (annually on or before birthday); CE hours: Per WAC 246-850-140 requirements; Fee: $125.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Washington State Department of Health →
2
Request credential verification from No state licensing board for orthotists and prosthetists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Oregon board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Washington State Department of Health.

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.

Washington Licensing Board

Board: Washington State Department of Health
Website: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/orthotist-and-prosthetist
Phone: (360) 236-4669

Contact Washington State Department of Health to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Oregon (OR)	Washington (WA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: N/A - No state license required; 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	application fee: $265; license fee: Included in application fee; total initial fees: $265; confidence: high; sources: https://www.abcop.org/state-licensure/state/washington-state-licensure
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: N/A - No state license required; CE hours: No state CE requirement; ABC requires 65 CE credits per 5-year cycle; Fee: N/A	Period: 1 year (annually on or before birthday); CE hours: Per WAC 246-850-140 requirements; Fee: $125

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

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Washington State Department of Health →

Request credential verification from No state licensing board for orthotists and prosthetists — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Oregon board →

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

Submit your application to Washington State Department of Health.

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: Oregon → Washington

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Washington Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Orthotist/Prosthetist (CPO) License: Oregon → Washington

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Washington Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages