This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34-190 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-60, as enacted by […]
The General Assembly finds that the practice of orthotics and prosthetics in this state is an allied health profession recognized by the American Medical Association, with educational standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The increasing population of elderly and physically challenged individuals who need orthotic and prosthetic services requires […]
As used in this article, the term: “Assistant” means a person who assists an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist with patient care services and fabrication of orthoses or prostheses under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist. “Board” means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. “Custom fabricated and fitted device” means that an orthosis or […]
This article shall not be construed to prohibit: A licensed physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed; A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed; The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by a person who […]
An application for an original license shall be made to the board on a form prescribed thereby and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which shall not be refundable. An application shall require information that in the judgment of the board will enable it to determine the qualifications of the applicant for a license. […]
To qualify for a license to practice orthotics or prosthetics, a person shall: Possess a baccalaureate degree from a college or university; Have completed the amount of formal training, including, but not limited to, any hours of classroom education and clinical practice, established and approved by the board; and Complete a clinical residency in the […]
The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose on a licensed orthotist or prosthetist any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-196 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1273, § 1; […]
No person shall work as an assistant to an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist and provide patient care services or fabrication of orthoses or prostheses unless he or she is doing the work under the supervision of a licensed orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist. No person shall work as a technician unless the work is […]
Until July 1, 2007, a person certified as an orthotist, prosthetist, or prosthetist orthotist by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Incorporated or the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification, or holding similar certifications from other accrediting bodies with equivalent educational requirements and examination standards, may apply for and may be granted orthotic or […]
A licensed orthotist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist. A licensed prosthetist may provide care or services only if the care or services are provided pursuant to an order from a licensed physician or podiatrist. History. Code 1981, […]
The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this article shall be set by the board. A license shall be valid for a period of up to two years and shall be renewed biennially as provided by rule of the board. The board shall establish continuing education requirements for the renewal of […]
A person who notifies the board on forms prescribed thereby may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the board, be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the board of his or her desire to resume active status. A person […]
The board may, at its discretion, license as an orthotist or prosthetist, without examination and on payment of the required fee, an applicant who is an orthotist or prosthetist and is: Licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or country, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory, or country in which the […]
The board shall appoint the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include licensed orthotists and prosthetists licensed under this article and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation for service on the committee. The committee shall have such advisory duties and responsibilities as the board may determine. […]
