Orthotist
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
- Renewal requirements
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Orthotists and prosthetists must renew their licenses every year on or before their birthday. They must complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years for each of those two professions in which they are licensed, or 60 hours if licensed in both professions.
Prosthetist
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
-
The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
- Renewal requirements
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Orthotists and prosthetists must renew their licenses every year on or before their birthday. They must complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years for each of those two professions in which they are licensed, or 60 hours if licensed in both professions.
Fee Schedule
2024 Fiscal Year in Review (PDF)
- Orthotist
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- Application - $265
- Active renewal - $125
- Late active renewal penalty - $65
- Expired credential reissuance fee - $190
- Inactive credential renewal fee - $70
- Late inactive renewal penalty - $70
- Retired active credential renewal fee - $50
- Late retired active credential renewal penalty - $70
- Duplicate credential - $30
- Verification of credential - $30
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
- Prosthetist
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- Application - $265
- Active renewal - $125
- Active renewal late penalty - $65
- Expired credential reissuance fee - $190
- Inactive credential renewal fee - $70
- Late Inactive renewal penalty - $50
- Retired active credential renewal fee - $135
- Late retired active credential renewal penalty - $70
- Duplicate credential - $30
- Verification of credential - $30
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.200 RCW and chapter 246-850 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.