§ 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 […]
§ 17-107-204. State Board of Health — Powers and duties
(a) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules prescribing all of the following: (1) Procedures for the issuance, renewal, inactivation, restoration, suspension, and revocation of a license or certification; (2) Standards and procedures for formulating, evaluating, approving, and administering licensing examinations or recognizing other entities that conduct examinations; (3) Procedures for the conduct of […]
§ 17-107-205. Deposit of funds
All funds received by the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board shall be deposited into the Health Facility Services Revolving Fund.
§ 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 […]
§ 17-107-303. Prosthetists
(a) An applicant for a license to practice prosthetics 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 a […]
§ 17-107-304. Orthotic assistants, orthotic/prosthetic assistants, and prosthetic assistants
An applicant for certification to practice as an orthotic assistant, an orthotic/prosthetic assistant, or a prosthetic assistant 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 a minimum of three […]
§ 17-107-305. Temporary permits
(a) (1) The Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board may issue a temporary permit to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics to a qualified applicant who has: (A) Satisfactorily completed an approved education program in the field in which the individual is seeking licensure; and (B) Applied for or is awaiting results of the first […]
§ 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 […]