Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 18.843 - Orthotic fitter license(a) An applicant for a license to practice as an orthotic fitter shall submit, on forms made available by the Board, a completed application for licensure, including the necessary supporting documents, and pay the application fee in § 16.13(q) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees).(b) The Board may issue a license to practice as an orthotic fitter to an applicant who: (1) Is of good moral character.(2) Has successfully completed an ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program or other Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting. Unless previously submitted under § 18.841 (relating to temporary practice permit), an applicant shall demonstrate completion of an ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program or other Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting by having the educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion.(3) Has completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of documented orthotic fitting care experience. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the applicant's employer, supervisor or a referral source file a verification on a form provided by the Board. If verification is made by a referral source, it must include a copy of the applicant's Federal EIN and evidence of the date the applicant received the EIN.(4) Holds current certification as an orthotic fitter from ABC, BOC or another orthotic fitter credentialing organization whose program is recognized by ICE, accredited by NCCA and approved by the Board. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the organization send verification of certification directly to the Board.(5) Has complied with 18.864 (relating to professional liability insurance coverage for licensed prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter). An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by submitting proof of professional liability insurance coverage through selfinsurance, a personally purchased insurance policy or insurance provided by the applicant's employer in accordance with § 18.864.(6) Has completed at least 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with 16.108(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training requirement).(c) The Board may deny an application for licensure as an orthotic fitter 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) An individual holding an active, unsuspended orthotic fitter license may use the title ''orthotic fitter.''Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 46, No. 43. October 22, 2016, effective 10/22/2016Amended by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 52, No. 13. March 26, 2022, effective 3/26/2022Amended by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 01. January 7, 2023, effective 1/7/2023Amended by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 05. February 4, 2023, effective 2/4/2023The provisions of this § 18.843 amended under sections 8 and 13.5(a) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. §§ 422.8 and 422.13e(a)); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).