Ala. Admin. Code r. 746-X-5-.04
Requirements For Licensure As An Assistant
Effective Apr 9, 2016New Rule: Filed August 8, 2003; effective September 12, 2003. Repealed and New: Filed September 1, 2010; effective October 6, 2010. Amended: Filed February 24, 2016; effective April 9, 2016.Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotist
(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.
Author: Joseph C. Elliott, Glenn Crumpton
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-25A-1-14.
History: New Rule: Filed August 8, 2003; effective September 12, 2003. Repealed and New: Filed September 1, 2010; effective October 6, 2010. Amended: Filed February 24, 2016; effective April 9, 2016.