Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
64B14-4.110Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthist Licensure
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 47 No. 14, January 22, 2021 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The Board received written comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee on Rule 64B14-4.110. Additionally, the Board made changes to the rule language set forth in the proposed rule.
The changes are as follows:
64B14-4.110 Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthist Licensure.
(1) Requirements for Licensure as an Orthotic Fitter. The applicant must demonstrate:
(a) Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours. The Board approves the training standards in accordance with the 2015 guidelines provided and approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.
(b) through (c) No Change.
(2) Requirements for Licensure as an Orthotic Fitter Assistant.
(a) Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours. The Board approves the training standards in accordance with the 2015 guidelines provided and approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.
(b) - (c) No Change.
(3) No Change.
Rulemaking Authority 468.802, 468.803 FS. Law Implemented 468.803 FS. History–New 11-1-99, Amended 1-16-06, 9-21-06, 8-13-08, 4-12-10, .
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Janet Hartman, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
