Oklahoma § 59-3002 - Definitions

§ 59-3002. Definitions

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;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

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 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; 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;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

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 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; and

13. "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.