Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-5-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 746-X-5-.04 - Requirements For Licensure As An Assistant

(1) Effective January 1, 2011 no person shall act as an orthotic assistant, prosthetic assistant or orthotic/ prosthetic assistant unless licensed to do so. In order to be issued any such license an applicant shall meet the following requirements: (NOTE: These requirements shall not apply to any individual who currently holds any of the above described assistant licenses as of the effective date of this rule.

(a) Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.

(b) Applicant must have: completed a 12 month orthotist assistant, a 12 month prosthetist assistant, or a 24 month orthotist/prosthetist assistant residency program under the direct supervision of a certified/licensed orthotist, certified/licensed prosthetist, or a certified/licensed prosthetist/orthotist in an accredited facility.

(c) Applicant shall complete a orthotic-prosthetic assistant education program or such other education program as may be approved by the Board.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-5-.04

New Rule: Filed August 8, 2003; effective September 12, 2003. Repealed and New: Filed September 1, 2010; effective October 6, 2010.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2016, eff. 4/9/2016.

Authors: Joseph C. Elliott, Glenn Crumpton

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-25A-l-14.