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ORTHOTIST
License Description ORTHOTIST

An orthotist is an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to provide or manage the provision of a custom-designed, fabricated, modified and fitted external orthosis to an orthotics patient, based on a clinical assessment and a prescription from a health care practitioner authorized by law to write such prescriptions, to restore physiological function or cosmesis.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate degree and completion of an othotics education program which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization. Successful completion of a clinical residency in orthotics and all examinations required by Rule 1155-4-.08.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Renewal required by expiration date.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1010
(615) 532 3202
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024
Physical Requirements Physical exam required

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