§ 17-107-309. License — Inactive status
(a) An individual licensed or certified under this chapter may place his or her license or certification on inactive status by notifying the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board in writing. (b) (1) The holder of an inactive license or certification is excused from payment of renewal fees and shall not practice in his […]
§ 17-107-310. Disciplinary action
The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or restrict any license or certification issued under this chapter or otherwise discipline an individual licensed or certified under this chapter upon proof that the individual: (1) Has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of a felony listed […]
§ 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 […]
§ 17-107-202. Organization and proceedings
(a) (1) Within thirty (30) days after the initial appointment of the members of the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board, the Governor shall call the first meeting of the board for the purpose of organization. (2) The board shall elect a chair and vice chair at its first regularly scheduled meeting of each […]
§ 17-106-108. Examinations
(a) With the exception of those who are grandfathered under this chapter, each applicant for licensure shall be required to pass a license examination designated and approved by the State Board of Health. Standards for acceptable performance shall be established. (b) The State Board of Health shall identify acceptable examinations such as those administered by […]
§ 17-107-203. Power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum
(a) In connection with its investigations and hearings, the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may: (1) Issue a subpoena to require any individual who has information germane to an investigation or a hearing conducted by the board to testify before the board; and (2) Issue a subpoena duces tecum to require to be […]
§ 17-106-109. Licenses
(a) The Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee may issue a license to each applicant who has either successfully passed the examination or qualified under § 17-106-107(d) and (e) and has paid the prescribed fees. (b) (1) At its discretion, the committee may issue a temporary license to any person whose licensure or relicensure may be […]
§ 17-106-110. Discipline
(a) Any license issued by the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee may be suspended or revoked or the individual may be censured, reprimanded, or otherwise sanctioned by the committee in accordance with the provisions and procedures of this chapter if after due process it is found that the individual: (1) Is guilty of fraud or […]