Rule 4755:4-1-02 | Licensure for out-of-state applicants.
(A) In accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code, an applicant who holds a license issued by another state may obtain a license to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in the state of Ohio if the out-of-state applicant qualifies under one of the following paths:
(1) Meets the same standard as for Ohio licensure by:
(a) Qualifying 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
(b) Holding a valid license issued by the appropriate licensing entity of another state and not having a license in another state that has been revoked or is currently under suspension or probation or remains under the effect of any other current disciplinary action.
(2) Holds a substantially similar out-of-state occupational license or government certification according to division (A) of section 4796.03 of the Revised Code and the applicant:
(a) Is in good standing in all jurisdictions in which the applicant holds an out-of-state occupational license or government certification to practice the same profession, occupation, or occupational activity for which the applicant is applying in this state; and
(b) Was required to satisfy minimum education, training, or experience requirements or pass an examination to receive the out-of-state occupational license or government certification; and
(c) Has not surrendered or had revoked a license, out-of-state occupational license, or government certification because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant's work in the same profession, occupation, or occupational activity for which the applicant is applying in this state; and
(d) Has not been convicted of, found guilty pursuant to a judicial finding of, or plead guilty to a criminal offense for which a licensing authority may deny an application for a license or government certification or that would otherwise disqualify the applicant for the license or government certification under the applicable law of this state governing the profession, occupation, or occupational activity for which the applicant is applying.
(3) Holds a private certification and the applicant:
(a) Has held a private certification for at least two years immediately preceding the date the application is submitted and has been actively engaged in the same profession, occupation, or occupational activity as the license or government certification for which the applicant is applying in this state in a state that does not issue an out-of-state occupational license or government certification for the respective profession, occupation, or occupational activity for at least two of the five years immediately preceding the date the application is submitted;
(b) Is in good standing with the private organization that issued the private certification;
(c) Has not surrendered or had revoked a license, out-of-state occupational license, or government certification because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant's work in the same profession, occupation, or occupational activity for which the applicant is applying in this state; and
(d) Has not been convicted of, found guilty pursuant to a judicial finding of, or plead guilty to a criminal offense for which a licensing authority may deny an application for a license or government certification or that would otherwise disqualify the applicant for the license or government certification under the applicable law of this state governing the profession, occupation, or occupational activity for which the applicant is applying.
(B) Applications must be:
(1) Submitted electronically via the Ohio e-license system;
(2) Electronically signed via the Ohio e-license system;
(3) Accompanied by the fee prescribed by rule 4755-4-01 of the Administrative Code; and
(4) Accompanied by such evidence, statements, or documents as specified on the application, including any documentation necessary to support the qualifications mentioned in this rule, and pursuant to the profession-specific requirements of paragraphs (E) to (H) of rule 4755:4-1-01 of the Administrative Code.
(C) Out-of-state residents must update the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board within thirty working days of any change in orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics employment in the state of Ohio or any change in state-of-residence or state-of-employment status.
Last updated December 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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