49 Pa. Code § 18.841 - Temporary practice permit

(a) Prior to providing orthotic fitting care, an individual shall obtain a temporary practice permit authorizing the individual to practice orthotic fitting as an orthotic fitter trainee. An individual shall submit an application for a temporary practice permit on forms made available by the Board. The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to an individual who submits a completed application including the necessary supporting documents, pays the application fee in § 16.13(q) (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees) and meets the qualifications in subsection (b).

(b) The Board may grant a temporary practice permit to an individual who:

(1) Is of good moral character.

(2) Has successfully completed an ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program or other Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting. An applicant shall demonstrate completion of an ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program or other Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting by having the educational institution submit, directly to the Board, verification of completion.

(c) The Board may deny an application for a temporary practice permit 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) A temporary practice permit is valid for a maximum of 18 months. An individual who has failed the certification examination at least three times and whose temporary practice permit has expired may apply for a second temporary practice permit after retaking one of the following:

(1) ABC-approved or BOC-approved orthotic fitter precertification education program.

(2) A Board-approved, entry-level education program specific to orthotic fitting.

(e) The second temporary practice permit is valid for a maximum of 12 months. An individual may not receive a third or subsequent temporary practice permit.

(f) An individual holding a temporary practice permit may use the title "orthotic fitter trainee'' and shall inform patients that the individual is completing a training program and is not fully licensed.

Notes

49 Pa. Code § 18.841

Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 46, No. 43. October 22, 2016, effective 10/22/2016 Amended by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 01. January 7, 2023, effective 1/7/2023

The provisions of this § 18.841 amended under sections 8 and 13.5(a) of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. §§ 422.8 and 422.13e(a)).

This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 18.843 (relating to orthotic fitter license).