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 ot; 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; s 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 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; and13. '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.
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