Alabama Administrative Code
Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS
Chapter 746-X-5 - LICENSURE OF PROSTHETIST ASSISTANT, LICENSED ORTHOTIST ASSISTANT, OR LICENSED PROSTHETIST/ORTHOTIST ASSISTANT
Section 746-X-5-.04 - Requirements For Licensure As An Assistant
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 746-X-5-.04
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) Effective January 1, 2011 no person shall act as an orthotic assistant, prosthetic assistant or orthotic/ prosthetic assistant unless licensed to do so. In order to be issued any such license an applicant shall meet the following requirements: (NOTE: These requirements shall not apply to any individual who currently holds any of the above described assistant licenses as of the effective date of this rule.
(a) Applicant
must have a high school diploma or GED.
(b) Applicant must have: completed a 12 month
orthotist assistant, a 12 month prosthetist assistant, or a 24 month
orthotist/prosthetist assistant residency program under the direct supervision
of a certified/licensed orthotist, certified/licensed prosthetist, or a
certified/licensed prosthetist/orthotist in an accredited facility.
(c) Applicant shall complete a
orthotic-prosthetic assistant education program or such other education program
as may be approved by the Board.
Authors: Joseph C. Elliott, Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-25A-l-14.
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