§ 17-107-306. License — Renewal
(a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall renew his or her license or certification with the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in accordance with this section and procedures established by the board. (b) (1) At least sixty (60) days before the renewal date of a individual’s license or certification under […]
§ 17-107-307. License — Display
An individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall: (1) Keep his or her license prominently displayed in his or her office or in a place in which he or she practices; or (2) Store his or her license in a place from which the license can be immediately produced upon request of a patient […]
§ 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 […]
§ 17-106-105. Duties and powers
(a) (1) The State Board of Health is authorized to: (A) (i) Incur whatever expenses the board may deem necessary or expedient in performing the board’s duties under the provisions of this chapter. (ii) The board, pursuant to the administration of the Department of Health, may employ or engage whatever personnel, legal counsel, independent contractors, […]
§ 17-107-106. Civil penalty and injunction
(a) (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may levy a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter against any individual found by the board to be in violation of this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter. (2) […]
§ 17-106-106. Legal title — License limitations — Prohibited acts
(a) Other than a licensed practitioner, radiologic technologist, licensed technologist, or limited licensed technologist, no person shall use radioactive materials or medical equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. (b) A person holding a license under this chapter shall use radioactive substances or medical equipment emitting or detecting […]
§ 17-107-201. Board — Creation
(a) There is created the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) members as follows: (1) (A) Five (5) individuals, each of whom is eligible for licensure as an orthotist, a prosthetist, or a pedorthist. (B) One (1) of the five (5) individuals appointed under subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section may […]
§ 17-106-107. Licensing requirements
(a) The Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee shall license any applicant who shall: (1) Make application and pay a nonrefundable fee established by the State Board of Health; and (2) Submit satisfactory evidence verified by oath or affirmation that the applicant: (A) Is qualified to administer radioactive materials or operate medical equipment emitting or detecting […]