QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ORTHOTIC FITTER
§ 18.841. Temporary practice permit.
(a) Prior to providing orthotic fitting care, an individual shall obtain a temporary practice permit authorizing the individual to practice orthotic fitting as an orthotic fitter trainee. An individual shall submit an application for a temporary practice permit on forms made available by the Board. The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to an individual who submits a completed application including the necessary supporting documents, pays the application fee in § 16.13(q) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees) and meets the qualifications in subsection (b).
(b) The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to an individual who:
(1) Is of good moral character.
(2) Has successfully completed an ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program or other Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting. An applicant shall demonstrate completion of an ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program or other Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting by having the educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion.
(c) The Board may deny an application for a temporary practice 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 temporary practice permit is valid for a maximum of 18 months. An individual who has failed the certification examination at least three times and whose temporary practice permit has expired may apply for a second temporary practice permit after retaking one of the following:
(1) ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program.
(2) A Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting.
(e) The second temporary practice permit is valid for a maximum of 12 months. An individual may not receive a third or subsequent temporary practice permit.
(f) An individual holding a temporary practice permit may use the title ‘‘orthotic fitter trainee’’ and shall inform patients that the individual is completing a training program and is not fully licensed.
Authority The provisions of this § 18.841 amended under sections 8 and 13.5(a) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § § 422.8 and 422.13e(a)).
Source The provisions of this § 18.841 amended January 6 2023, effective January 7, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 16. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (409245) to (409246).
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 18.843 (relating to orthotic fitter license).
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