QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ORTHOTIST
§ 18.821. Graduate permit.
(a) Prior to providing direct patient care during a clinical residency, an individual shall submit an application, on forms made available by the Board, for a graduate permit that authorizes the individual to practice as an orthotist resident. The Board may grant a graduate permit to an individual who submits a completed application including the necessary supporting documents, pays the application fee in § 16.13(o) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees) and meets the qualifications in subsection (b).
(b) The Board may issue a graduate permit to practice as an orthotist to an applicant who:
(1) Is of good moral character.
(2) Has earned a bachelor’s degree, post-baccalaureate certificate or higher degree from a CAAHEP-accredited education program with a major in orthotics or prosthetics/orthotics. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the CAAHEP-accredited educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion of a bachelor’s degree, post-baccalaureate certificate or higher degree in orthotics or prosthetics/orthotics, along with an official copy of the applicant’s transcript.
(3) Has registered with NCOPE as an orthotist or prosthetist/orthotist resident. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having NCOPE submit, directly to the Board, proof that the applicant has registered for an NCOPE-accredited orthotic or prosthetic/orthotic residency program.
(4) Has complied with § 18.864 (relating to professional liability insurance coverage for licensed prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter). An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by submitting proof of professional liability insurance coverage through self-insurance, a personally purchased insurance policy or insurance provided by the applicant’s employer in accordance with § 18.864.
(c) The Board may deny an application for a graduate permit upon the grounds for disciplinary action in section 41 of the act (63 P.S. § 422.41), § 16.61 or § 18.853 (relating to unprofessional and immoral conduct) or other applicable law, such as 18 Pa.C.S. § 9124 (relating to use of records by licensing agencies).
(d) A graduate permit is valid during the clinical residency and for up to 90 days after successful completion of the clinical residency or until a provisional license is issued, whichever occurs first. A graduate permit is nonrenewable.
(e) An individual holding a graduate permit may use the title ‘‘orthotist resident’’ and shall inform patients that the individual is completing a residency training program and is not fully licensed.
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 18.802 (relating to definitions); 49 Pa. Code § 18.823 (relating to provisional orthotist license); and 49 Pa. Code § 18.824 (relating to orthotist license).
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