Alabama SB198 mandates national certification for prosthetic, orthotic, and pedorthic care providers and facilities, and repeals the state licensing.

Alabama SB198 eliminates the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists and replaces the state licensing requirement with national certification for professionals providing prosthetic, orthotic, and pedorthic care. The bill requires prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, fitters, assistants, and facilities to obtain certification from a national certifying entity. It also mandates that a minimum amount of continuing education for certification must be received from the Alabama Prosthetics and Orthotists Association.

Alabama SB198 mandates national certification for prosthetic, orthotic, and pedorthic care providers and facilities, and repeals the state licensing.

Alabama SB198 eliminates the Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists and replaces the state licensing requirement with national certification for professionals providing prosthetic, orthotic, and pedorthic care. The bill requires prosthetists, orthotists, pedorthists, fitters, assistants, and facilities to obtain certification from a national certifying entity. It also mandates that a minimum amount of continuing education for certification must be received from the Alabama Prosthetics and Orthotists Association.