Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 18.831 - Temporary practice permit(a) After completion of an NCOPE-approved pedorthic education program and prior to providing pedorthic patient care in this Commonwealth, an individual shall submit an application for a temporary practice permit authorizing the individual to practice as a pedorthist trainee on forms made available by the Board. The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to an applicant who submits a completed application including the necessary supporting documents, pays the application fee in § 16.13(p) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees) and meets the qualifications in subsection (b).(b) The Board may issue a temporary practice permit to an applicant who: (1) Is of good moral character.(2) Has successfully completed an NCOPE-approved pedorthic precertification education program. An applicant shall demonstrate completion of an NCOPE-approved pedorthic precertification education program by having the educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion.(c) The Board may deny an application for a temporary practice permit upon the grounds for disciplinary action in section 41 of the act (63 P.S. § 422.41), § 16.61 or § 18.853 (relating to unprofessional and immoral conduct) or other applicable law, such as 18 Pa.C.S. § 9124 (relating to use of records by licensing agencies).(d) A temporary practice permit is valid for a maximum of 1 year and is nonrenewable.(e) An individual holding a temporary practice permit may use the title "pedorthist trainee" and shall inform patients that the individual is completing a training program and is not fully licensed. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 18.802 (relating to definitions); and 49 Pa. Code § 18.833 (relating to pedorthist license).