§ 59-3002. Definitions.

As used in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act:

1.  "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision;

2.  "Committee" means the Advisory Committee on Orthotics and Prosthetics;

3.  "Licensed orthotist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act to practice orthotics and who is entitled to represent himself or herself to the public by a title or description of services that includes the term "orthotic" or "orthotist";

4.  "Licensed prosthetist" means a person licensed under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act to practice prosthetics and who is entitled to represent himself or herself to the public by a title or description of services that includes the term "prosthetic" or "prosthetist";

5.  "Orthosis" means a custom-fabricated or custom-fitted brace or support designed to provide for alignment, correction, or prevention of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity, not excluding those of the foot; provided, however, "orthosis" does not include soft goods such as fabric or elastic supports, corsets, arch supports, low-temperature plastic splints, trusses, elastic hose, canes, crutches, soft cervical collars, dental appliances, or essentially equivalent devices commonly sold as over-the-counter items requiring no professional advice or judgment in either size selection or use;

6.  "Orthotics" means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under a prescription from a licensed physician for the correction or alleviation of neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity;

7.  "Orthotist" means a person who evaluates, measures, designs, fabricates, assembles, fits, adjusts, or services an orthosis as prescribed by a licensed physician for the support or correction of disabilities caused by neuro-musculoskeletal diseases, injuries, or deformities;

8.  "Prosthesis" means an artificial medical device that is not surgically implanted and that is used to replace a missing limb, appendage, or another external human body part including an artificial limb, hand, or foot; provided, however, "prosthesis" does not include artificial eyes, ears, fingers, toes, dental applicances, cosmetic devices such as artificial breasts, eyelashes, or wigs, or other devices that do not have a significant impact on the musculoskeletal functions of the body;

9.  "Prosthetics" means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing prostheses under a prescription from a licensed physician;

10.  "Prosthetist" means a person who evaluates, measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services a prosthesis as prescribed by a licensed physician for the replacement of external parts of the human body lost due to amputation or congenital deformities or absences;

11.  "Registered prosthetist/orthotist assistant" means a person registered under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act who, under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist, assists with patient care services or the fabrication of orthoses or prostheses;

12.  "Registered prosthetic/orthotic technician" means a person registered under the Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act who, under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist, assists with the fabrication of orthoses or prostheses but who does not provide direct patient care; and

13.  "Resident" means a person who has completed an education program in either orthotics or prosthetics recognized by the Board and is continuing clinical education in a residency recognized by the Board and accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or other accrediting group recognized by the Board.

Added by Laws 2001, c. 158, § 2, eff. Nov 1, 2001.