49 Pa. Code § 18.842 - Orthotic fitting care experience

(a) An orthotic fitter trainee with a temporary practice permit shall practice only under the direct supervision of an orthotist or orthotic fitter licensed by the Board. For purposes of this section, "direct supervision'' means the supervisor is available for consultation throughout the patient care process and is able to visually assess the care being provided. The supervisor shall review the results of care and the documentation of the services rendered by the orthotic fitter trainee and is responsible for countersigning within 15 days the entries in the patient's clinical record.

(b) The orthotic fitting care experience shall be obtained subsequent to education and shall include all facets of the practice of orthotic fitting as defined in § 18.802 (relating to definitions).

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49 Pa. Code § 18.842

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 § 18.842 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 § 18.802 (relating to definitions).