§ 17-107-301. Orthotists
(a) An applicant for a license to practice orthotics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant: (1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or has completed semester hours equivalent to four (4) years of study at a four-year college or university; (2) Has completed an […]
§ 17-107-302. Pedorthists
(a) An applicant for a license to practice pedorthics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant: (1) Possesses a high school diploma or comparable credential approved by the board; (2) Has completed a pedorthic education program; (3) Has completed a qualified work experience […]
§ 17-106-202. Rules
The Arkansas State Medical Board shall adopt rules to: (1) Define the qualifications for licensure of a radiologist assistant or a radiology practitioner assistant; (2) (A) Define the services that may be performed by a radiologist assistant or a radiology practitioner assistant, and the level of supervision required for the performance of a radiologist assistant […]
§ 17-106-203. Fee
The Arkansas State Medical Board shall charge a licensure application fee not to exceed the administrative and disciplinary costs incurred by the board in administering the licensure program under this subchapter.
§ 17-106-204. Penalties
If a radiologist assistant or a radiology practitioner assistant is found by the Arkansas State Medical Board to have violated the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95-401 et seq., or the rules adopted under this subchapter, the board may impose one (1) or more of the […]
§ 17-107-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Practice Act of 2007”.
§ 17-107-102. Purpose
Since the professions related to orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics significantly affect the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to protect resources available to the Arkansas Medicaid Program and the public in general by setting standards of qualification, training, and experience for those who represent themselves to the […]
§ 17-107-103. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) (A) “Orthosis” means an external device that is: (i) Intended to restore physiological function or cosmesis to a patient; and (ii) Custom-designed, fabricated, assembled, fitted, or adjusted for the patient using the device before or concurrent with the delivery of the device to the patient. (B) “Orthosis” does not […]
§ 17-107-104. Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict: (1) The practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics by: (A) An individual who is employed by the United States Government or any bureau, division, or agency of the United States Government while in the discharge of the employee’s official duties; (B) A student enrolled in an […]
§ 17-107-105. Criminal penalty
(a) (1) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any individual to: (A) Practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state unless he or she is licensed under this chapter; (B) Hold himself or herself out as being able to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics in this state; (C) Dispense an orthosis, a prosthesis, or […]