Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 435 - State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Chapter 55 - Licensed Orthotists and Prosthetists and Registered Technicians and Assistants
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 435:55-1-4 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Accommodative device" means a device designed with a primary goal of conforming to the individual's anatomy.

"Board"means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. [59 O.S., ss 3002]

"Committee"means the Advisory Committee of Orthotists and/or Prosthetists [59 O.S., ss 3002]

"Department" means the State Department of Health.

"Fitter" means a person who, under direct supervision of a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist provides prefabricated fittings in accordance with a scope of practice and credential documented by a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist.

"Full-time" means greater than 2,000 hours a year.

"Licensed Orthotist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act to practice orthotics (provision of orthoses) and who is entitled to represent himself or herself to the public by a title or description of services that includes the term "orthotic" or "orthotist" whom evaluates, measures, designs, fabricates, assembles, fits, adjusts, or services an orthosis as prescribed by a licensed physician for the support or correction of disabilities caused by neuromusculoskeletal diseases, injuries, or deformities.

"Licensed Prosthetist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act to practice prosthetics (provision of prostheses) and who is entitled to represent himself or herself to the public by a title or description of services that includes the term "prosthetic" or "prosthetist" who evaluates, measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services a prosthesis as prescribed by a licensed physician for the replacement of external parts of the human body lost due to amputation or congenital deformities or absences.

"Orthosis" meansa custom-fabricated or custom-fitted brace or support designed to provide for alignment, correction, or prevention of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity, not excluding those of the foot; provided, however, "orthosis" does not include soft goods such as fabric or elastic supports, corsets, arch supports, low-temperature plastic splints, trusses, elastic hose, canes, crutches, soft cervical collars, dental appliances, or essentially equivalent devices commonly sold as over-the-counter items requiring no professional advice or judgment in either size selection or use. [59 O.S., ss 3002]

"Orthotics" meansthe science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under a prescription from a licensed physician for the correction or alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity. [59 O.S., ss 3002]

"Prosthesis" means an artificial medical device that is not surgically implanted and that is used to replace a missing limb, appendage, or another external human body part including an artificial limb, hand, or foot and/or any part thereof; provided, however, "prosthesis" does not include artificial eyes, ears, fingers, toes, dental appliances, cosmetic devices such as artificial breasts, eyelashes, or wigs, or other devices that do not have a significant impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the body.

"Prosthetics" meansthe science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing prostheses under a prescription from a licensed physician. [59 O.S., ss 3002]

"Registered Orthotic and/or Prosthetic Assistant" means a person registered under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act who, under direct supervision of a licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist, assists with patient care services or the fabrication of orthoses and/or prostheses.

"Registered Prosthetic and/or Orthotic Technician" means a person registered under the Orthotics and/or Prosthetics Practice Act who, under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist, assists with the fabrication of orthoses or prostheses but who does not provide director patient care.

"Resident" means a person who has completed an education program in either orthotics and/or prosthetics recognized by the Board and is continuing clinical education in a residency recognized by the Board and accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or other accrediting organization recognized by the Board.

"Student" means a person currently engaged in an education program in either orthotics and/or prosthetics, or directly related to such, recognized by the Board and accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or other accrediting organization recognized by the Board.

Added at 19 Ok Reg 549, eff 12-28-01 (emergency); Added at 19 Ok Reg 2323, eff 6-28-02