Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B14-4.110 - Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthist Licensure

(1) Requirements for Licensure as an Orthotic Fitter. The applicant must demonstrate:

(a) Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours. The Board approves the training standards in accordance with the 2015 guidelines provided by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics, Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.

(b) Completion of an approved eight hour course in custom-molded shoes. Two years experience in orthotics under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed orthotist. Candidates licensed by the Board as an orthotic fitter assistant may earn the two years of experience under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed orthotic fitter. Experience in orthotics earned outside of Florida may also be earned under the direct supervision of an ABC certified orthotist. This paragraph shall not be construed to authorize any person to supervise, assist or engage in the unlicensed practice of orthotics, prosthetics or pedorthics. The education required by paragraph (1)(a), above, shall be completed prior to earning the experience required by this paragraph, except that the required custom molded shoe course may be completed no less than one year prior to the end of the two year period of orthotics experience the applicant relies on to qualify for licensure. This paragraph shall not be construed to authorize any person licensed by the Board to practice beyond the scope of their license, unless supervised pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 468 Part XIV, F.S., and rules of the Board.

(c) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses.

(2) Requirements for Licensure as an Orthotic Fitter Assistant.

(a) Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours. The Board approves the training standards in accordance with the 2015 guidelines provided by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management.

(b) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses, and

(c) Completion of an approved eight hour course in custom-molded shoes.

(3) Requirements for Licensure as a Pedorthist.

(a) The minimum 120 hours of training must meet the following requirements:

1. The training must take place in a program approved by ABC.

2. The training must include the five major domains: pedorthic assessment, techniques and applications, patient management, practice management and professional responsibility.

(b) The internship must consist of 80 hours of pedorthic work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist, licensed pedorthist, an orthotist certified by ABC, or a pedorthist certified by ABC.

(c) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B14-4.110

Rulemaking Authority 468.802, 468.803 FS. Law Implemented 468.803 FS.

New 11-1-99, Amended 1-16-06, 9-21-06, 8-13-08, 4-12-10, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 203, October 19, 2021 effective 11/1/2021.

New 11-1-99, Amended 1-16-06, 9-21-06, 8-13-08, 4-12-10, 11-1-21.