Alabama Administrative Code Title 746 - ALABAMA BOARD OF PROSTHETISTS AND ORTHOTISTS
Here’s an overview of Alabama Administrative Code Title 746 — the rules governing the Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists in Alabama:
📘 Structure of Title 746
Title 746 is organized into chapters that cover the full scope of the Board’s authority:
Chapter 746‑X‑1 – Organization, Administration & Procedure
Chapter 746‑X‑2 – Licensure (e.g., requirements, applications, renewals)
Chapter 746‑X‑3 – Professional Standards (scope of practice, ethical conduct)
Chapter 746‑X‑4 – Disciplinary Actions (violations, hearings, sanctions)
Chapter 746‑X‑5 – Licensure of Assistant-Level Professionals
Chapter 746‑X‑6 – Accreditation of Facilities (inspections, fees)
Chapter 746‑X‑7 – Licensure of Pedorthists (regulations.justia.com, apob.alabama.gov, law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
🔎 Key Provisions & Highlights
Organization & Meetings (Ch. 1)
Meetings must follow Roberts' Rules of Order, with regular and special sessions requiring at least 7 days' notice to each board member, unless waived (apob.alabama.gov).
Licensure System (Ch. 2 & 5)
Licenses expire annually on December 31, and renewal is required yearly (apob.alabama.gov).
Chapter 5 specifically outlines the scope and qualifications for assistants working under licensed prosthetists or orthotists (apob.alabama.gov).
Continuing education: 1 hour each on the Alabama Orthotics & Prosthetics Act and ethics, per year (apob.alabama.gov).
Professional Conduct & Discipline (Ch. 3 & 4)
Sets out legal and ethical standards and outlines the disciplinary processes for infractions, including hearings and sanctions .
Facility Accreditation (Ch. 6)
Facilities must be accredited by the Board — fees include:
$150 application
$250 accreditation fee
Plus a late fee if applicable (casetext.com, law.cornell.edu)
Pedorthist Licensing (Ch. 7)
Covers licensure details specific to pedorthists — professionals specializing in shoe modifications and foot care (regulations.justia.com).
📚 Where to Access the Full Text
Justia (U.S. Regulations) hosts the complete Code organized by chapter:
[Title 746 – Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists] (regulations.justia.com)
Cornell Law provides section-level breakdowns with searchable lists (apob.alabama.gov).
The Board’s official site (apob.alabama.gov) offers additional PDFs and forms, including continuing ed details and licensee lists (apob.alabama.gov).
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