American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC), on September 30, 2013.; The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement on Section 468.80(6) Florida Statutes, regarding whether the application of fracture casts ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists has received the petition for declaratory statement from American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC), on September 30, 2013. The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of subsection 468.80(6), Florida Statutes as it applies to the petitioner.

The Petitioner seeks a declaratory statement on subsection 468.80(6), Florida Statutes, regarding whether the application of fracture casts is within the independent scope of practice of a licensed orthotic fitter. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone] or by electronic mail: [e-mail].