Contents
- Preface
- Section 1. Authority
- Section 2. Source
- Section 3. Definitions
- Section 4. Examination
- Section 5. Application for an Orthotist License
- Section 6. Application for a Prosthetist License
- Section 7. Application for a Prosthetist/Orthotist License
- Section 8. Application for Pedorthist License
- Section 9. Application for Assistant License
- Section 10. Application for Orthotic Fitter License
- Section 11. Application for Mastectomy Fitter License
- Section 12. Application for Therapeutic Shoe Fitter License
- Section 13. Application for Technician License
- Section 14. Residency for Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Section 15. Supervision
- Section 16. Categorization of Device Types
- Section 17. Fees
- Section 18. Renewals
- Section 19. Restoration
- Section 20. Endorsement
- Section 21. Dishonorable, Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct
- Section 22. Continuing Education
- Section 23. Granting Variances
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ABC Model Administrative Rules
December 2021
Section 4. Examination
(a) Orthotist. The examination for licensure as an orthotist shall be the orthotist certification examinations of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(b) Prosthetist. The examination for licensure as a prosthetist shall be the prosthetist certification examinations of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(c) Prosthetist/Orthotist. The examination for licensure as a prosthetist/orthotist shall be both the prosthetist and orthotist certification examinations of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(d) Pedorthist. The examination for licensure as a pedorthist shall be the pedorthist certification examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(e) Assistant. The examination for licensure as an assistant shall be the orthotice and/or prosthetic assistant certification examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(f) Orthotic fitter. The examination for licensure as an orthotic fitter shall be the orthotic fitter certification examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(g) Mastectomy fitter. The examination for licensure as a mastectomy fitter shall be the mastectomy fitter certification examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(h) Therapeutic shoe fitter. The examination for licensure as a therapeutic shoe fitter shall be the therapeutic shoe fitter certification examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(i) Technician. The examination for licensure as a technician shall be the orthotic and/or prosthetic technician examination of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.
(j) Candidates shall make application for the examination and pay the examination fee directly to the designated testing service. If the candidate fails, neglects or refuses to take an examination or fails to pass an examination for licensure under this Act, their application shall be denied. All fees are nonrefundable. The candidate must make a new application for examination accompanied by the required fee and must furnish proof of meeting qualifications for licensure in effect at the time of the new application.
(k) Application to the designated testing service for purposes of taking the examination shall not constitute application to the (Agency).
