Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 18 - STATE BOARD OF
Subchapter L - PROSTHETISTS, ORTHOTISTS, PEDORTHISTS AND ORTHOTIC FITTERS
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ORTHOTIC FITTER
Section 18.842 - Orthotic fitting care experience

(a) An orthotic fitter trainee with a temporary practice permit shall practice only under the direct supervision of an orthotist or orthotic fitter licensed by the Board. For purposes of this section, "direct supervision'' means the supervisor is available for consultation throughout the patient care process and is able to visually assess the care being provided. The supervisor shall review the results of care and the documentation of the services rendered by the orthotic fitter trainee and is responsible for countersigning within 15 days the entries in the patient's clinical record.

(b) The orthotic fitting care experience shall be obtained subsequent to education and shall include all facets of the practice of orthotic fitting as defined in § 18.802 (relating to definitions).