Section 246-850-140. Continuing competency requirements for orthotists and prosthetists.

(1) Beginning on January 1, 2004, all orthotists and prosthetists shall report continuing competency activities every three years. The reporting cycle begins at the first license renewal following initial licensing.

(2) Each licensed orthotist and prosthetist shall complete a professional enhancement plan describing the goals the licensee will develop to maintain proficiency in their practice. A professional enhancement plan must be completed in the first year of each three-year reporting period on forms provided by the secretary. The plan may focus on one specific area of practice or broader areas as determined by the individual's goals.

(3) All licensed orthotists and prosthetists must accumulate continuing competency hours as follows:

(a) Licensed orthotists must accumulate a minimum of forty-five continuing competency hours every three years in the area of orthotics.

(b) Licensed prosthetists must accumulate a minimum of forty-five continuing competency hours every three years in the area of prosthetics.

(c) Individuals who are licensed as both an orthotist and as a prosthetist must accumulate a minimum of sixty continuing competency hours every three years.

(4) For individuals licensed in one discipline, a maximum of eighteen Category 2 continuing competency hours may be earned in any three-year reporting period.

(5) For individuals licensed in both disciplines, a maximum of twenty-four Category 2 continuing competency hours may be earned in any three-year reporting period.

(6) Refer to chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7 for additional requirements.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.200.050(13). WSR 03-17-093, § 246-850-140, filed 8/20/03, effective 12/1/03.]

RCW 18.200.050(13). WSR 03-17-093, § 246-850-140, filed 8/20/03, effective 12/1/03.

Rules

246-12,