New Jersey § 45:12b-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:12b-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:12b-11.
To be eligible for a license to practice orthotics or prosthetics in this State, an
individual shall: a. (1) Possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized
by the United States Secretary of Education; (2) Complete a clinical internship in the professional area for which a license is
sought of not less than 1900 hours under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or
prosthetist, as the case may be; and (3) Pass all written, practical and oral examinations, which shall be approved and
required by the board and which shall be administered at least once each year; or b. Meet the following requirements within five years after the date procedures are
established by the board for applying for licensure: (1) Complete a clinical practice in the professional area for which a license is sought
of not less than 1900 hours under the supervision of a licensed orthotist or prosthetist,
as the case may be; (2) Pass all written, practical and oral examinations, which shall be approved and
required by the board and which shall be administered at least once each year; and (3) Possess an associate's degree in science from a college or university accredited
by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary
of Education with satisfactory completion of course work in biology, anatomy and physiology,
physics and chemistry . The standards and requirements for licensure established by the board shall be substantially
equal to or in excess of standards commonly accepted in the fields of orthotics and
prosthetics.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:12b-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:12b-11 cover?
Section 45:12b-11 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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