§ 17-107-302. Pedorthists

AR Code § 17-107-302 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) An applicant for a license to practice pedorthics shall submit to the Arkansas Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics Advisory Board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:

(1) Possesses a high school diploma or comparable credential approved by the board;

(2) Has completed a pedorthic education program;

(3) Has completed a qualified work experience program or internship in pedorthics;

(4) Is qualified to practice in accordance with commonly accepted standards of pedorthic care acceptable to the board; and

(5) Satisfies any other requirements established by the board that are reasonably related to the practice of pedorthics.

(b) The board may issue a license to practice pedorthics:

(1) By examination, if the applicant passes an examination approved by the board; or

(2) By endorsement, if an applicant has been licensed as a pedorthist under the laws of another state, territory, or foreign country and meets the qualifications required of pedorthists in this state.