Orthopaedic physician's assistant
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The Orthopaedic (also spelled orthopedic) Physician Assistant (OPA-C) is a professional physician extender (also termed "mid-level") who has met the criteria set forth by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants and has passed a certification examination, and maintains certification by complying with the regulations of the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants.[1] This profession is not to be confused with physician assistants which are a separate and distinct provider.