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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 435. State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision |
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Chapter 55. Licensed Orthotists and Prosthetists and Registered Technicians and Assistants |
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Subchapter 1. General Provisions |
SECTION 435:55-1-4. Definitions
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- The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:"Accommodative device" means a device designed with a primary goal of conforming to the individual's anatomy."Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. [59 O.S., ss 3002]"Committee" means the Advisory Committee of Orthotists and/or Prosthetists [59 O.S., ss 3002]"Department" means the State Department of Health."Fitter" means a person who, under direct supervision of a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist provides prefabricated fittings in accordance with a scope of practice and credential documented by a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist."Full-time" means greater than 2,000 hours a year."Licensed Orthotist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act to practice orthotics (provision of orthoses) and who is entitled to represent himself or herself to the public by a title or description of services that includes the term "orthotic" or "orthotist" whom evaluates, measures, designs, fabricates, assembles, fits, adjusts, or services an orthosis as prescribed by a licensed physician for the support or correction of disabilities caused by neuromusculoskeletal diseases, injuries, or deformities."Licensed Prosthetist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act to practice prosthetics (provision of prostheses) and who is entitled to represent himself or herself to the public by a title or description of services that includes the term "prosthetic" or "prosthetist" who evaluates, measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services a prosthesis as prescribed by a licensed physician for the replacement of external parts of the human body lost due to amputation or congenital deformities or absences."Orthosis" means a custom-fabricated or custom-fitted brace or support designed to provide for alignment, correction, or prevention of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity, not excluding those of the foot; provided, however, "orthosis" does not include soft goods such as fabric or elastic supports, corsets, arch supports, low-temperature plastic splints, trusses, elastic hose, canes, crutches, soft cervical collars, dental appliances, or essentially equivalent devices commonly sold as over-the-counter items requiring no professional advice or judgment in either size selection or use. [59 O.S., ss 3002]"Orthotics" means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under a prescription from a licensed physician for the correction or alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity. [59 O.S., ss 3002]"Prosthesis" means an artificial medical device that is not surgically implanted and that is used to replace a missing limb, appendage, or another external human body part including an artificial limb, hand, or foot and/or any part thereof; provided, however, "prosthesis" does not include artificial eyes, ears, fingers, toes, dental appliances, cosmetic devices such as artificial breasts, eyelashes, or wigs, or other devices that do not have a significant impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the body."Prosthetics" means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing prostheses under a prescription from a licensed physician. [59 O.S., ss 3002]"Registered Orthotic and/or Prosthetic Assistant" means a person registered under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act who, under direct supervision of a licensed orthotist and/or prosthetist, assists with patient care services or the fabrication of orthoses and/or prostheses."Registered Prosthetic and/or Orthotic Technician" means a person registered under the Orthotics and/or Prosthetics Practice Act who, under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthotist and/or Prosthetist, assists with the fabrication of orthoses or prostheses but who does not provide director patient care."Resident" means a person who has completed an education program in either orthotics and/or prosthetics recognized by the Board and is continuing clinical education in a residency recognized by the Board and accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or other accrediting organization recognized by the Board."Student" means a person currently engaged in an education program in either orthotics and/or prosthetics, or directly related to such, recognized by the Board and accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or other accrediting organization recognized by the Board.