Contents
- Model Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Practice Act
- Section 1. Short Title
- Section 2. Declaration of Public Policy
- Section 3. Definitions
- Section 4. Exceptions
- Section 5. Powers and Duties of the Department
- Section 6. Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics
- Section 7. Board Immunity
- Section 8. Application for Original License
- Section 9. Qualifications for Licensure as Orthotist, Prosthetist or Pedorthist
- Section 10. Qualifications for Licensure as Assistants, Fitters and Technicians
- Section 11. Examination Requirement
- Section 12. Transition Period
- Section 13. Enforcement
- Section 14. Limitation on Provision of Care and Services
- Section 15. Facility Accreditation
- Section 16. Renewal; Restoration; Military Service
- Section 17. Elective Inactive Status
- Section 18. Endorsement
- Section 19. Fees
- Section 20. Directory of Licensees
- Section 21. Practice by Corporations
- Section 22. Grounds for Discipline
- Section 23. Injunction; Cease and Desist Order
- Section 24. Investigations; Notice and Hearing
- Section 25. Transcript
- Section 26. Board Findings and Recommendations.
- Section 27. Motion for Rehearing
- Section 28. Rehearing on Order of Director
- Section 29. Appointment of Hearing Officer; Arbitration
- Section 30. Order or Certified Copy
- Section 31. Restoration of Suspended or Revoked License.
- Section 32. Surrender of License.
- Section 33. Temporary Suspension of a License.
- Section 34. Administrative Review Law and Venue
- Section 35. Cost for Certifications of Record
- Section 36. Penalties
- Section 37. (State name) Administrative Procedure Act
- Section 38. Sunset Act
- Section 39. Effective Date
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ABC Model Practice Act
December 2021
Section 12. Transition Period
(a) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person certified as a Certified Orthotist (CO), Certified Prosthetist (CP) or Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist (CPO) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational, residency requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted orthotic or prosthetic licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist/orthotist shall meet the requirements of subsection (a) of Section 40 of this Act.
(b) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person certified as a Certified Pedorthist (C.Ped.) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational and experience requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted pedorthic licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as a pedorthist shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 40 of this Act.
(c) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person credentialed as a Certified Orthotic Assistant (COA), a Certified Prosthetic Assistant (CPA) or a Certified Prosthetic /Orthotic Assistant (CPOA) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational and experience requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted orthotic and/or prosthetic assistant licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as an assistant shall meet the requirements of subsection (a) of Section 45 of this Act.
(d) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person certified as a Certified Fitter-orthotics (CFo) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational and experience requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted orthotic fitter licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as an orthotic fitter shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of Section 45 of this Act.
(e) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person certified as a Certified Fitter-mastectomy (CFm) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational and experience requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted mastectomy fitter licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as a mastectomy fitter shall meet the requirements of subsection (c) of Section 45 of this Act.
(f) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person certified as a Certified Fitter-therapeutic shoes (CFts) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational and experience requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted therapeutic shoe fitter licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as a therapeutic shoe fitter shall meet the requirements of subsection (d) of Section 45 of this Act.
(g) Until January 1, (two years after law is effective), a person credentialed as a Certified Orthotic Technician (CTO), a Certified Prosthetic Technician (CTP) or a Certified Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician (CTPO) by ABC or holding similar certifications from other certifying bodies with equivalent educational and experience requirements and examination standards may apply for and shall be granted technician licensure under this Act upon payment of the required fee. After that date, any applicant for licensure as a technician shall meet the requirements of subsection (e) of Section 45 of this Act.
(h) On and after January 1, (two years after law is effective), no person shall practice orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics in this State or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice in the profession, unless he or she is licensed in accordance with this Act.
