Section 34-25A-7

Duties of board. THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER. THIS SECTION HAS NOT BEEN CODIFIED BY THE LEGISLATURE.

The board shall perform all the following duties:

(1) Establish and publish continuing education requirements such that a licensed orthotist or a licensed prosthetist is required to complete 15 hours of continuing education and a licensed prosthetist/orthotist is required to complete 20 hours of continuing education in each year of a license renewal period.

(2) Examine for, approve, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew licensure or registration of duly qualified applicants.

(3) Receive applications, issue licenses or registrations to applicants who have met the requirements for licensure or registration, and deny licenses or registration to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications, except that proceedings with the denial or revocation of licensure or registration based upon findings of unprofessional conduct or impairment are governed by the Uniform Disciplinary Act.

(4) Hire administrative, clerical, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations required by the board either within the state classified service or not within it.

(5) Promulgate and publish rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to administer this chapter. Any rule or regulation defining the scope of practice or permissible activities of a licensed orthotist, licensed prosthetist, or a licensed prosthetist/orthotist or a registered orthotic supplier shall be published jointly with the State Board of Medical Examiners.

(6) Develop and promulgate requirements and establish fees for the licensure of orthotic assistants, prosthetic assistants, or prosthetic/orthotic assistants. Such licenses shall be regulated and issued by the board.

(7) Conduct hearings on charges calling for the denial, suspension, or revocation of an issued license or registration, or for the refusal to renew a license or registration.

(8) Prepare and administer, or approve the preparation and administration of, examinations for applicants for licensure.

(Act 2002-527, p. 1376, §7.)