Welcome!
The Oklahoma Orthotists and Prosthetists are happy to welcome you to their new website. We hope you find much useful information. We are grateful to the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for the support of this site.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our main office at 405-962-1400.
"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;
"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;
"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;
"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 appliances, 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;
"Prosthetics" means the science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing prostheses under a prescription from a licensed physician;
"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;
Upcoming Meetings
Agendas & Minutes
| Meeting Month | Agenda (last modified) | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2010 | Agenda (01/27/2010) | |
| October | 2009 | Agenda (09/30/2009) | Results |
| July | 2009 | Agenda (06/23/2009) | Results |
| February | 2009 | Agenda (02/09/2009) | Results |
Forms & Resources
| Download | To All Licensees: Urgent Response Needed In order to comply with the Oklahoma immigration statute that went into effect in November 2007, The Board has been informed by the General Counsel section of the Attorney General’s office, that all licensing boards need to immediately require affidavits from licensees certifying their United States’ citizenship or lawful alien status for both initial license applications and renewals. Therefore, you will need to complete one of the following affidavits: Option 1 - Verification of Citizenship or Option 2 - Affidavit Verifying Qualified Alien Status. Both forms are attached with this email. (All forms will be verified with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through their E-Verify & S.A.V.E. Programs) Complete the form, have it notarized, and mail it to the Board’s office immediately. Your application for new license or renewal of your current license can be held pending receipt of this form. Mail form to: Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision P.O. Box 18256 Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0256 Due to the fact that the form needs to be notarized, it cannot be completed on-line or faxed. |
| Download | Orthotists & Prosthetists Allied Application Form - updated January 2009. |
| Download | Credit Card Payment Form - Complete and submit this form along with your paperwork for the correct fee amount. |
| Download | Application Instructions - updated October 2009. |
| Download | Extended Background Check (EBC) Authorization Form CONSENT TO PERFORM CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCRA (FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT)_Form version 4/30/2009 |
| Download | Form 1 - Allied Verification of Education |
| Download | Form 2 - Verification of Clinical Residency |
| Download | Allied Verification of Supervision |
| Download | Form 7 - Verification of Professional Experience |
Laws
| Download | Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Act Title 59 O.S., Section 3001 - 3008 - Last updated 08/04/2009 |
| Download | New Law Section 3006 G. Regarding Temporary Licenses - updated 08/04/09 |
Rules
| Download | Rule Change - 55.5.3 - Continuing Education - Effective 7/11/09 |
| Download | Rules: OKLAHOMA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 435. STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND SUPERVISION CHAPTER 55. LICENSED ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS AND REGISTERED TECHNICIANS AND ASSISTANTS - Updated 8/04/2009 |
Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I obtain written verification of a license?
Send a written request with the fee of $25. Verifications that are accompanied by the appropriate fee are processed and mailed daily. If a request comes in without the fee it is forwarded to the business office for billing prior to being mailed. - When will I get a renewal notice?
Although there is no statutory requirement to give notice, the Board does mail renewal notices approximately sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of a license. All notices are mailed to the mailing address we have on file. Please keep the Board informed of your current mailing address at all times. If you did not receive a notice, contact the Board office and a duplicate will be sent. Within the next few months we will start mailing a reminder card thirty (30) days prior to license expiration if you have not renewed. Any renewal post-marked after the expiration date is considered late and the late fee will be required. Not receiving a notice is not grounds for waiving the late fee. - When will I get a new wallet card?
Renewals are posted daily as they arrive at the Board office. Each Monday, wallet cards are printed and mailed for everyone who renewed the previous week. If you submitted your payment and do not receive a new card within the next couple of weeks, contact the Board office. Please renew early in order to receive your new card prior to the old card expiring.
