Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 18.861 - Biennial renewal of license(a) The license of a prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter will expire biennially on December 31 of each even-numbered year in accordance with § 16.15 (relating to biennial registration; inactive status and unregistered status). A prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter may not practice after December 31 of an even-numbered year unless the prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter has completed the biennial renewal process and the Board has issued a current license.(b) As a condition of biennial registration, a prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter shall: (1) Submit a completed application, including payment of the biennial renewal fee in § 16.13 (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees) for application for biennial renewal of prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter license.(2) Disclose on the application a license to practice as a prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter in another state, territory, possession or country.(3) Disclose on the application disciplinary action pending before or taken by an appropriate health care licensing authority in another jurisdiction or the licensee's credentialing body since the most recent application for biennial renewal, whether or not licensed to practice in that other jurisdiction.(4) Disclose on the application any pending criminal charges and any finding or verdict of guilt, admission of guilt, plea of nolo contendere, probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or accelerated rehabilitative disposition in any criminal matter since the most recent application for biennial renewal.(5) Verify on the application that the licensed prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter has completed the continuing education mandated by section 13.5(g)(1) or (2) of the act (63 P.S. § 422.13e(g)(1) and (2)) during the biennial period immediately preceding the period for which renewal is sought in accordance with § 18.862 (relating to continuing education).(6) Verify on the application that the licensee maintains professional liability insurance coverage in accordance with section 13.5(i) of the act and § 18.864 (relating to professional liability insurance coverage for licensed prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter).