49 Pa. Code § 18.833 - Pedorthist license

(a) An applicant for a license to practice as a pedorthist shall submit, on forms made available by the Board, a completed application for licensure, including the necessary supporting documents, and pay the application fee in § 16.13(p) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees).

(b) The Board may issue a license to practice as a pedorthist to an applicant who:

(1) Is of good moral character.

(2) Has successfully completed an NCOPE-approved pedorthic precertification education program. Unless previously submitted under § 18.831 (relating to temporary practice permit), an applicant shall demonstrate completion of an NCOPE-approved pedorthic precertification education program by having the educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion.

(3) Has completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised patient fitting experience providing direct patient care in pedorthics. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the applicant's employer, supervisor or a referral source file a verification on a form provided by the Board. If verification is made by a referral source, it must include a copy of the applicant's Federal EIN and evidence of the date the applicant received the EIN.

(4) Holds current certification as a pedorthist from ABC, BOC or another pedorthic credentialing organization whose program is recognized by ICE, accredited by NCCA and approved by the Board. An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by having the organization send verification of certification directly to the Board.

(5) Has complied with § 18.864 (relating to professional liability insurance coverage for licensed prosthetist, orthotist, pedorthist or orthotic fitter). An applicant shall demonstrate this requirement by submitting proof of professional liability insurance coverage through self-insurance, a personally purchased insurance policy or insurance provided by the applicant's employer in accordance with § 18.864.

(6) Has completed at least 3 hours of approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 16.108(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting-mandatory training requirement).

(c) The Board may deny an application for licensure as a pedorthist upon the grounds for disciplinary action in section 41 of the act (63 P.S. § 422.41), § 16.61 or § 18.853 (relating to unprofessional and immoral conduct) or other applicable law, such as 18 Pa.C.S. § 9124 (relating to use of records by licensing agencies).

(d) An individual holding an active, unsuspended pedorthist license may use the title "pedorthist."

Notes

49 Pa. Code § 18.833

The provisions of this § 18.833 amended March 25, 2022, effective 3/26/2022, 52 Pa.B. 1899.

The provisions of this § 18.833 amended under section 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. § 422.8); and 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2).