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  • Matrix of Licensure Pathways
  • Orthotists and Prosthetists Application
  • Orthotists and Prosthetists Intern Application
  • Intern/Resident Update Supervisor Form
  • Temp. Application for Military Spouses

No application is complete until all required documentation and fees are received. Every question on the application must be answered. All documents and photos become a permanent part of your file and cannot be returned. You will be notified in writing by this office if any additional documentation is required to complete your application. Applications will not be presented to the Board for consideration of licensure until the application is complete with all supporting documentation and fees. Applications are reviewed in date order received and written notice of application status will be sent to you at the mailing address you give in your application. The Board office must be notified IMMEDIATELY of anything which changes or affects, in any way, a response given in your application. Failure to do so could result in the denial of the application or revocation of licensure. EXAMPLES: changes of address, employment, licensure status in another state, or an incorrect answer to a question

Chapter 64B14-4, Initial License and Registration Requirements

Prosthetist & Orthotist
64B14-4.001(1)(a) Approved Examinations
64B14-4.003(1) Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
64B14-4.100 Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship

Orthotic Fitter
64B14-4.001(1)(c) Approved Examinations
64B14-4.003(2) Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
64B14-4.110(1) Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthic

Orthotic Fitter Assistant
64B14-4.001(1)(c) Approved Examinations
64B14-4.003(3) Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
64B14-4.110(2) Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthic

Pedorthist
64B14-4.001(1)(b) Approved Examinations
64B14-4.003(4) Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
64B14-4.110(3) Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthic

Application and License Requirements
The Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics examinations approved by the Board for licensure are offered twice (2) a year:  May and November by:

American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc. (ABC)
1650 King Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-274
Phone (703) 836-7114

The Orthotic Fitter and Orthotic Fitter Assistant course approved by the Board for licensure is offered by:

Surgical Appliance Industries, Inc. (SAI)
3960 Rosslyn Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45209-1195
Phone (800) 888-0458

or

Trulife
Post Office Box 89
Jackson, MI 49204
Phone (800) 492-1088

Approved eight (8) hour custom molded shoe course offered by:

Trulife
Post Office Box 89
Jackson, MI 49204
Phone (800) 492-1088

Florida Association of Orthotics & Prosthetics, (FAOP)
Post Office Box 273707
Tampa, FL 33688-3707
(813) 962-6100

Continuing Education: Click here for information regarding continuing education requirements for licensure.   It is also strongly recommended that you review all of the laws and rules regulating this profession.

Fingerprints: The Division of Medical Quality Assurance has begun scanning fingerprint cards and electronically submitting fingerprints to FDLE/FBI for background screening. The FDLE/FBI fee is $48.00. A fingerprint card is required from all applicants and residents, but it cannot be downloaded to your computer or emailed, it can only be sent by mail. Visit our Background Screening page for more information regarding who is required to submit fingerprints.

How to Submit Prints

LOGON to the Department of Health MQA Candidate Fingerprint Registration Site: www.fldoh.sofn.net.

REGISTER:

1. ENTER personal demographic data required to submit fingerprints.
2. OPTION to purchase FD 258 fingerprint cards.

   Note: If you chose not to purchase a fingerprint card you must make sure the police department or agency you choose to roll your fingerprints uses an FD 258. If the FD 258 is not used the fingerprints will not be accepted, you will be required to have another set rolled and your application will be delayed.

3. PAY: If fingerprint cards are purchased.
   1. $4.00 for regular USPS mail
   2. $10 for priority mail
4. OBTAIN RECEIPT generated online. Print the Bar Code Receipt and mail it to the address listed on the receipt with the completed fingerprint cards.