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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
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Subtitle K. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO USE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
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Chapter 605. ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS |
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Subchapter F. LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS |
Sec. 605.259. ORTHOTIC OR PROSTHETIC TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
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(a) The board may issue a registered orthotic technician or registered prosthetic technician certificate to an applicant who:
(1) files a written application with the board on a form provided by the board;
(2) pays the nonrefundable application fee; and
(3) presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed an education program and laboratory experience as prescribed by the board.
(b) A person is eligible for an exemption from the registration requirements adopted by the board under this section if the person:
(1) applies for the exemption not later than the 181st day after the date on which the board's initial rules under this chapter are finally adopted;
(2) is a resident of this state; and
(3) has practiced in this state as an orthotic or prosthetic technician for three consecutive years.