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 14. Residency for Orthotists and Prosthetists
(a) Applicants must complete a residency in the area for which the license is being sought (either orthotics or prosthetics). The residency shall meet the following criteria:
(1) The clinical experience shall be under the supervision of a licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist or an ABC certified orthotist, prosthetist or prosthetist/orthotist and shall be in a facility that has received accreditation for an Orthotic and/or Prosthetic Residency Program from NCOPE.
(2) Experience shall be obtained subsequent to education. Experience should be at all levels of orthotic and/or prosthetic care as described in the NCOPE Standards of Accreditation for the Orthotic/Prosthetic Residency Program.
