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For applicants for licensure by Ohio examination, the board recognizes the orthotics and prosthetics examination, offered by ABC. These examinations – written and written simulation – shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of the agreement between the board and the ABC. In order to attain a passing score on the examination, the applicant shall attain a scaled score to be determined by the board.
HISTORY: Eff 8-9-02
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4779.04, 4779.09, 4779.10, 4779.11, 4779.12, 4779.13, 4779.15, 4779.17, 4779.18
Rule amplifies: RC 4779.04, 4779.09, 4779.10, 4779.11, 4779.12, 4779.13, 4779.15, 4779.17, 4779.18
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/09/2007
(A) An applicant for Ohio examination must have an approved application for licensure form on file with the board. Before an applicant may be issued a license or be approved to sit for the examination, the applicant must demonstrate that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of section 4779.09 of the Revised Code.
(B) In the case of an applicant for licensure pursuant to sections 4779.10, 4779.11, and 4779.12 of the Revised Code, the board shall notify the american board for certification in orthotics and prosthetics (ABC) of the applicant’s interest in taking the Ohio license exam in orthotics or prosthetics, and of the board’s approval of the candidate’s application. The applicant is responsible for exam fees and all costs and fees associated with that exam shall be paid to the ABC or its contracted testing agency.
(C) In the case of an applicant for licensure pursuant to section 4779.13 of the Revised Code, the board shall notify the board for certification in pedorthics (BCP) of the applicant’s interest in taking the Ohio license exam in pedorthics, and of the board’s approval of the candidate’s application. The applicant is responsible for exam fees and all costs and fees associated with that exam shall be paid to the BCP or its contracted testing agency.
(D) An applicant for Ohio examination approved for admission to exam by the state board of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics, shall comply with any and all deadlines established by the ABC, the BCP, or their respective contracted testing agencies.
Replaces: 4779-5-02
Effective: 04/09/2007
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 03/31/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4779.08, 4779.09, 4779.15
Rule Amplifies: 4779.09, 4779.10, 4779.11, 4779.12, 4779.13
Prior Effective Dates: 08/09/2002
(A) The following requirements apply to all applicants seeking licensure under Revised Code section 4779.09.
(1) An applicant shall submit a completed application, prescribed by the board, no later than thirty days prior to the deadline for the board’s certification of candidates for examination to ABC as established by the procedures agreed to between ABC and the board for this purpose pursuant to R.C. section 4779.15.
(2) Incomplete applications shall not be processed for final consideration by the board. Applications that are incomplete will be held open for ninety days following notification of incomplete requirements by regular mail. After sixty days, a final notice of incomplete applications will be mailed by certified mail, return-receipt requested. If, by the end of the ninety day period, the application remains incomplete, it will be considered abandoned. After thirty days following the certified mail notice of incomplete application, if desired, the applicant must submit a new application, including fee.
(3) The application shall contain an attestation that the applicant is at least eighteen years old, of good moral character, and meets the requirements of R.C. section 4779.10, 11, 12 or 13.
(B) In addition, an application for a license to practice orthotics must establish compliance with one of the following options:
(1) For applications received before and beyond January 1, 2008:
(a) Option one
(i) Provide a reference from the supervising orthotist that the applicant has practiced for eight months under the supervising orthotist’s license documentation demonstrating successful completion of a residency program will also be accepted.)
(ii) Documentation of successful completion of a residency program in orthotics approved by the board
(iii) A copy of the diploma showing receipt of a bachelor’s degree
(a)In orthotics and prosthetics, or
(b)In another field, then an applicant must present documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in orthotics.
(b) Option two – for applications received on or before January 1, 2006
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
(ii) Documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in orthotics.
(iii) Documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics.
(c) Option three – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of certification in orthotics by the ABC or BOC. This requirement may be met by the board’s receipt of an official listing of Ohio certified practitioners sent by the certifying organization.
(iii) Documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics.
(d) Option four – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credentials from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of certification in orthotics by the ABC or BOC. This requirement may be met by the board’s receipt of an official listing of Ohio certified practitioners sent by the certifying organization.
(iii) Documentation of a completion of a residency program in orthotics approved by the board, or documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics.
(e) Option five – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in orthotics.
(iii) Documentation of successful completion of a residency program in orthotics approved by the board, or documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics.
(C) In addition, an application for a license to practice prosthetics must establish compliance with one of the following options:
(1) For applications received before and beyond January 1, 2008:
(a) Option one
(i) Provide a reference from the supervising prosthetist that the applicant has practiced for eight months under the supervising prosthetist’s license (documentation demonstrating successful completion of a residency program will also be accepted.)
(ii) Documentation of successful completion of a residency program in prosthetics approved by the Board
(iii) A copy of the diploma showing receipt of a bachelor’s degree
(a)In orthotics and prosthetics, or
(b)In another field, then an applicant must present documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in prosthetics.
(b) Option two – for applications received on or before January 1, 2006
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
(ii) Documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in prosthetics.
(iii) Documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching prosthetics.
(c) Option three – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of certification in prosthetics by the ABC or BOC. This requirement may be met by the board’s receipt of an official listing of Ohio certified practitioners sent by the certifying organization.
(iii) Documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching prosthetics.
(d) Option four – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of certification in prosthetics by the ABC or BOC. This requirement may be met by the board’s receipt of an official listing of Ohio certified practitioners sent by the certifying organization.
(iii) Documentation of a completion of a residency program in orthotics approved by the board, or documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching prosthetics.
(e) Option five – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in prosthetics.
(iii) Documentation of a completion of a residency program in prosthetics approved by the board, or documentation of a minimum of three years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics.
(D) In addition, an application for a license to practice orthotics and prosthetics must establish compliance with one of the following options:
(1) For applications received before and beyond January 1, 2008
(a) Option one
(i) Provide a reference from the supervising prosthetist-orthotist that the applicant has practiced for eight months under the supervising prosthetist-orthotist’s license (documentation demonstrating successful completion of a residency program will also be accepted.)
(ii) Documentation of successful completion of a residency program in orthotics and prosthetics approved by the board
(iii) A copy of the diploma showing receipt of a bachelor’s degree
(a)In orthotics and prosthetics, or
(b)In another field, then an applicant must present documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in orthotics and prosthetics.
(b) Option two – for applications received on or before January 1, 2006
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
(ii) Documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in orthotics and prosthetics.
(iii) Documentation of a minimum of six years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics or prosthetics.
(c) Option three – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of certification in orthotics and prosthetics by the ABC or BOC. This requirement may be met by the board’s receipt of an official listing of Ohio certified practitioners sent by the certifying organization.
(iii) Documentation of a minimum of six years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics and prosthetics.
(d) Option four – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of certification in orthotics and prosthetics by the ABC or BOC. This requirement may be met by the board’s receipt of an official listing of Ohio certified practitioners sent by the certifying organization.
(iii) Documentation of successful completion of a residency program in orthotics and prosthetics approved by the board, or documentation of a minimum of six years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics and prosthetics.
(e) Option five – for applications received on or before January 1, 2008
(i) Documentation that the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or higher from a nationally accredited college or university or an equivalent credential from a foreign educational institution.
(ii) Documentation of completion of a board approved certificate in orthotics and prosthetics.
(iii) Documentation of completion of a residency program in orthotics and prosthetics approved by the board, or documentation of a minimum of six years of full-time experience actively practicing or teaching orthotics or prosthetics.
(E) In addition, an application for a license to practice pedorthics must establish compliance with the following:
(1) Provide a reference from the supervising pedorthist that the applicant has practiced for eight months under the supervising pedorthist’s license
(2) Demonstrate that the applicant holds a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence.
(3) Has completed the training, education, or experience requirements necessary to take the certification examination developed by the board for certification in pedorthics.
(F) Each applicant must pass an examination approved by the board as provided in R.C. section 4779.15
HISTORY: Eff 8-9-02; 1-23-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4779.08
Rule amplifies: RC 4779.04, 4779.09, 4779.10, 4779.11, 4779.12, 4779.13, 4779.17, 4779.18
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/09/2007
(A) In accordance with division (A)(4) of section 4779.17 of the Revised Code, an applicant may obtain a license to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in the state of Ohio if the out-of-state applicant:
(1) Qualifies for licensure in the state of Ohio, except for the passage of the examination as required under sections 4779.09 and 4779.15 of the Revised Code; and
(2) Holds a valid license issued by the appropriate licensing entity of another state and has not been issued a license in another state that has been revoked or is currently under suspension or probation or remains under the effect of any other current disciplinary action.
(B) Prior to practicing in Ohio, non-residents must complete an out-of-state application form and file this form with the Ohio orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics board. Applicants must submit any documentation necessary to support the qualifications mentioned in paragraph (A)(1) or (A)(2) of this rule. Qualified applicants will be mailed a license to practice in the state of Ohio. Applicants that fail to meet the qualifications for this exemption will be refused authorization to practice in the state of Ohio, unless they otherwise qualify for an exemption under sections 4779.02 and 4779.04 of the Revised Code.
(C) Out-of-state residents shall update the Ohio orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics board within thirty working days of any change in orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics employment in the state of Ohio or any change in residency status.
HISTORY: Eff 8-9-02; 1-23-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4779.08
Rule amplifies: RC 4779.09, 4779.17
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/09/2007