§ 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 orthotic education program; (3) Has completed a clinical residency in orthotics; (4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of orthotic care; and (5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of orthotics. (b) The board may issue a license to practice orthotics to an applicant: (1) By examination, if the applicant passes an examination approved by the board; or (2) By endorsement, if the applicant has been licensed as an orthotist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of orthotists in this state.

Legislative History

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.