Orthotist and Prosthetist
- Education
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Applicants for orthotist and prosthetist licenses must provide proof of successfully completing at least a bachelor's degree from an NCOPE- or CAAHEP-approved school. Official transcripts must indicate the degree and the date it was granted. Transcripts not in English must have an official translation.
- Internship or Residency
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Applicants must complete an internship of at least 1,900 hours in each profession for which a license is sought. Internships or residencies must be NCOPE- or CAAHEP-approved.
- Examination
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Applicants must pass the written multiple choice and the written simulation examinations administered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics in each profession for which a license is sought. Verification must be sent directly from or verified directly with the examination agency.
- State License Verification
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Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form. The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal Data Questions
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Each applicant must answer the personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, the applicant must indicate the status.