SECTION 435:50-3-5. Standard requirements for licensure

(a)   Every person seeking licensure as a pedorthist shall meet all requirements established by the Oklahoma Licensed Pedorthist Act and the rules of this Chapter.

(b)   Applicants holding pedorthic credentials conferred by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) shall submit to the Board verification of Certification directly from the ABC or BOC (proof of ABC or BOC certification in pedorthics shall constitute satisfactory evidence of applicant meeting educational requirements for licensure).

(c)   Applicants who have never held an Oklahoma license and who have not practiced within the previous twelve months wishing to obtain a license, in addition to meeting requirements set out in 435:50-3-5(a), may be required to meet one or more of the following guidelines:

(1)   Practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Pedorthist for up to ninety (90) days.

(A)   The supervising pedorthist(s) shall provide to the Committee a report on the applicant's performance prior to licensure.

(B)   Upon a personal appearance by the applicant the Committee has the discretion to change the level of supervision to general supervision.

(2)   Provide proof of at least two (2) continuing education points for each month out of practice.

(3)   Retake and pass the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification pedorthic examination.

(4)   Personal appearance before the Advisory Committee.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 540, eff 12-28-01 (emergency); Added at 19 Ok Reg 2314, eff 6-28-02; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1083, eff 5-11-09]