Oklahoma § 59-3003 - Persons to whom act does not apply

§ 59-3003. Persons to whom act does not apply

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act shall not apply to:

1. Persons licensed by this state as practitioners of the

healing arts when engaging in the practice or practices for which

licensed;

2. A person who is employed by the government of the United

States or any entity thereof while in the discharge of the

employee’s assigned duties;

3. A student enrolled in a school of orthotics or prosthetics

recognized by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

or a resident as defined by Section 3002 of this title who is

continuing clinical education;

4. A person licensed by this state as a physical therapist,

occupational therapist, or physician assistant when engaging in the

practice for which licensed;

5. A person certified by the Board for Certification in

Pedorthics when practicing pedorthics at the ankle or below; or

6. A person engaged in the practice of orthotics as an employee

or authorized representative of an orthotics manufacturer with

employment responsibilities that include, but are not limited to,

evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting,

adjusting, servicing, training, repairing, replacing or delivering

an orthotic device under order, direction or prescription of a

physician or health-care provider operating within the licensed

scope of practice of such physician or health-care provider.

Added by Laws 2001, c. 158, § 3, eff. Nov 1, 2001. Amended by Laws

2004, c. 523, § 13, emerg. eff. June 9, 2004; Laws 2005, c. 357, §

2, emerg. eff. June 6, 2005.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations

NOTE: Laws 2005, c. 285, § 3 repealed by Laws 2006, c. 16, § 43,

emerg. eff. March 29, 2006.