Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-10-.04
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 746-X-10-.04 - Requirements For License(1) Applicants shall possess a current national certificate as a certified orthotic fitter from the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and provide documentation that they are in good standing with either the American Board for Certification (ABC) or the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC) and provide documentation that they are current with continuing education requirements by either the American Board for Certification(ABC) or the Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC).(2) Applicants who are not nationally certified as an orthotic fitter must meet the following requirements for licensure: (a) Applicants must possess a high school diploma, GED, or college degree.(b) Applicants must have successfully completed an approved orthotic fitter educational course. Approved courses are provided by: 1. Applied Technology Institute (ATI)/Kassel Group4. The Medical Careers Institute at Coordinated Health5. Northern Virginia Community College8. Surgical Appliance Industries10. Viscent Orthopedic Solutions The Board may approve other similar courses.
(c) Applicants must have documentation of 1000 hours of orthotic fitter experience obtained either before or after the fitter educational course. The 1000 hours shall be audited for the purpose of verifying the training.(3) Applicants shall be employed with a business entity with a physical address located in the State of Alabama.Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-10-.04
New Rule: Filed November 7, 2013; effective December 12, 2013.Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2016, eff. 4/9/2016.Author: Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala.1975, § 34-25A-l-14, 34-25A-3(9), 34-25-A-7; 34-25A-12.