Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 18.824 - Orthotist license(a) An applicant for a license to practice as an orthotist 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(o) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees).(b) The Board may issue a license to practice as an orthotist to an applicant who: (1) Is of good moral character.(2) Has earned a bachelor's degree, post-baccalaureate certificate or higher degree from a CAAHEP-accredited education program with a major in orthotics or prosthetics/orthotics. Unless previously submitted under § 18.821(b)(2) or § 18.823(b)(2) (relating to graduate permit; and provisional orthotist license), an applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the CAAHEP-accredited educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion of a bachelor's degree, post-baccalaureate certificate or higher degree in orthotics or prosthetics/orthotics, along with an official copy of the applicant's transcript.(3) Has completed a minimum of 3,800 hours of experience in providing direct patient care services in orthotics or in prosthetics and orthotics over a 2-year period. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the applicant's employer or supervisor, the director of the applicant's clinical residency program 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 orthotist, or as a prosthetist and orthotist, from ABC, BOC or another orthotic credentialing organization whose certification 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, pedorthotist or orthotic fitter). An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by submitting proof of professional liability insurance coverage through self-insurance, 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 orthotist 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 orthotist license may use the title "orthotist."The provisions of this § 18.824 amended March 25, 2022, effective 3/26/2022, 52 Pa.B. 1899.The provisions of this § 18.824 amended under section 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § 422.8); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).