Chapter 4755-65 4755-65-01
Continuing education requirements and reporting.
(A) Pursuant to section 4779.20 of the Revised Code, no person will qualify for license renewal as a orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, or orthotist-prosthetist unless the person completed the required continuing education units outlined in paragraph (A) of this rule.
(1) A licensed orthotist or prosthetist must achieve twenty-five continuing education units within the two-year renewal cycle.
(2) A licensed prosthetist-orthotist must achieve thirty-five continuing education units within the two-year renewal cycle.
(3) A licensed pedorthist must achieve eighteen continuing education units within the two-year renewal cycle.
(B) Accumulated CEU's may not be carried over from one renewal period to another.
(C) An orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, or orthotist-prosthetist license must not be renewed unless the license holder certifies that the person completed the required number of continuing education hours specified in paragraph (A) of this rule.
A license holder who falsifies a renewal application may be disciplined by the board for violating section 4779.20 of the Revised Code.
(D) The occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board must conduct an audit of the continuing education records of a number of the license holders to be determined by the board each renewal year. The board will notify license holders who are selected for the audit to determine compliance with the continuing education requirement specified in this rule.
(1) License holders chosen for the audit must submit to the board by the date specified by the board copies of all records and documentation of proof of completion of the continuing education activities used to meet the continuing education requirements of this rule.
(2) Failure to provide proof of the required number of continuing education hours for the specified time period will result in the commencement of disciplinary action.
(3) Failure to respond to or acknowledge receipt of an audit notice will result in the commencement of disciplinary action.
(E) Applicants for renewal must successfully complete the required number of continuing education hours according to section 4779.20 of the Revised Code and this rule. The board will accept as continuing education units all courses approved by the board for orthotist/prosthetist certification (BOC), and the American board for certification in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics (ABC). The board will also accept continuing education units as specified by section 4779.24 of the Revised Code.
Replaces: 4779-9-01, 4779-9-02
Effective: 10/1/2020
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/01/2020
Continuing education requirements and reporting.
(A) Pursuant to section 4779.20 of the Revised Code, no person will qualify for license renewal as a orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, or orthotist-prosthetist unless the person completed the required continuing education units outlined in paragraph (A) of this rule.
(1) A licensed orthotist or prosthetist must achieve twenty-five continuing education units within the two-year renewal cycle.
(2) A licensed prosthetist-orthotist must achieve thirty-five continuing education units within the two-year renewal cycle.
(3) A licensed pedorthist must achieve eighteen continuing education units within the two-year renewal cycle.
(B) Accumulated CEU's may not be carried over from one renewal period to another.
(C) An orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, or orthotist-prosthetist license must not be renewed unless the license holder certifies that the person completed the required number of continuing education hours specified in paragraph (A) of this rule.
A license holder who falsifies a renewal application may be disciplined by the board for violating section 4779.20 of the Revised Code.
(D) The occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board must conduct an audit of the continuing education records of a number of the license holders to be determined by the board each renewal year. The board will notify license holders who are selected for the audit to determine compliance with the continuing education requirement specified in this rule.
(1) License holders chosen for the audit must submit to the board by the date specified by the board copies of all records and documentation of proof of completion of the continuing education activities used to meet the continuing education requirements of this rule.
(2) Failure to provide proof of the required number of continuing education hours for the specified time period will result in the commencement of disciplinary action.
(3) Failure to respond to or acknowledge receipt of an audit notice will result in the commencement of disciplinary action.
(E) Applicants for renewal must successfully complete the required number of continuing education hours according to section 4779.20 of the Revised Code and this rule. The board will accept as continuing education units all courses approved by the board for orthotist/prosthetist certification (BOC), and the American board for certification in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics (ABC). The board will also accept continuing education units as specified by section 4779.24 of the Revised Code.
Replaces: 4779-9-01, 4779-9-02
Effective: 10/1/2020
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/01/2020
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The Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Council was created in 2018 to advise the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Joint Board on matters related to orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics.
You can find more about the Advisory Council's duties and composition in Ohio Revised Code Section 4779.35. |
Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the Ohio requirements concerning certified fitters? 2. What does a licensed/certified prosthetist need to do to allow him to fit off the shelf orthotics? 3. I would like to open a Durable Medical Equipment or Home Medical Equipment in Ohio. What are the requirements? 4. Are Licensed Nurses (RN or LPN) permitted to provide Diabetic Footwear if the Nurse is not under the supervision of a Licensed Pedorthist? 5. What about certified orthotic fitters - mastectomy? 6. Is an orthotist, prosthetist, pedorthist, or prosthetist-orthotist required to maintain credentials from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC)? 7. Does the State license or certify fitters of compression garments used by lymphedema patients? 8. Can an Orthotist privilege a Prosthetist to delivery off the shelf Orthotics? Answers |
OTPTAT Board Announcements - Updated July 16, 2020
Authority for 3-D Printing of Open-Source Prosthetic Kits - Monday, June 29, 2020
The OTPTAT Board is now accepting applications for the authority to conduct 3-D printing of open-source prosthetic kits. According to Ohio law, if you wish to 3-D print open-source prosthetics, you must obtain authority from the Board. You can find out more about the requirements by reading the final rule language. You may apply online at http://elicense.ohio.gov. An application checklist is also available to assist you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Authority for 3-D Printing of Open-Source Prosthetic Kits - Monday, June 29, 2020
The OTPTAT Board is now accepting applications for the authority to conduct 3-D printing of open-source prosthetic kits. According to Ohio law, if you wish to 3-D print open-source prosthetics, you must obtain authority from the Board. You can find out more about the requirements by reading the final rule language. You may apply online at http://elicense.ohio.gov. An application checklist is also available to assist you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Wall license display in eLicense Ohio - Wednesday, September 25, 2019
A new feature has been enabled in the eLicense Ohio system to allow license holders to log into the system and pull up a copy of your wall license. To do so, please log into the eLicense Ohio website (http://elicense.ohio.gov) and click the “options” tab on your license. One of the menu options will be “download wall certificate.” This will bring up a copy of your wall certificate and allow you to print it or save it to your phone or other electronic device. Step-by-step instructions are available for your assistance.
As a result of this new feature, the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board recently made a change to Ohio Administrative Code for the occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainer sections. This change allows a license holder to display their wall certificate on an electronic device as a way of meeting the requirement for license display. The Board recognizes that we live in an increasingly mobile world and use of this feature enhances the ability to display your license at the request of anyone who may wish to see proof of licensure.
Replacement wall certificates will still be available by request for those who wish to continue to use a hard copy for a fee of $10. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].
A new feature has been enabled in the eLicense Ohio system to allow license holders to log into the system and pull up a copy of your wall license. To do so, please log into the eLicense Ohio website (http://elicense.ohio.gov) and click the “options” tab on your license. One of the menu options will be “download wall certificate.” This will bring up a copy of your wall certificate and allow you to print it or save it to your phone or other electronic device. Step-by-step instructions are available for your assistance.
As a result of this new feature, the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board recently made a change to Ohio Administrative Code for the occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainer sections. This change allows a license holder to display their wall certificate on an electronic device as a way of meeting the requirement for license display. The Board recognizes that we live in an increasingly mobile world and use of this feature enhances the ability to display your license at the request of anyone who may wish to see proof of licensure.
Replacement wall certificates will still be available by request for those who wish to continue to use a hard copy for a fee of $10. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].
Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics licensure changes - Friday, October 5, 2018
Effective January 22, 2018, the State Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (OPP Board) was eliminated, and the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board now issues licenses for orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. Since consolidation, we have been working to make administrative improvements that will hopefully be better for you, the license holder. We have extended the renewal period, lowered fees, and changed the reporting and amount of continuing education. You can read more on our fact sheet.
Effective January 22, 2018, the State Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (OPP Board) was eliminated, and the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board now issues licenses for orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics. Since consolidation, we have been working to make administrative improvements that will hopefully be better for you, the license holder. We have extended the renewal period, lowered fees, and changed the reporting and amount of continuing education. You can read more on our fact sheet.
