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

Legislative History

Acts 2007, No. 174, § 1.