PDFWAC 246-850-060
Examination requirements.
(1) An applicant for initial licensure as an orthotist shall successfully complete the following examinations:
(a) As prepared and administered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics:
(i) The orthotic written multiple choice examination;
(ii) The orthotic written simulation examination; and
(b) If the applicant completes the education requirements for licensure on or after January 1, 2020, the orthotic clinical patient management exam.
(2) An applicant for initial licensure as a prosthetist shall successfully complete the following examinations:
As prepared and administered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics:
(a) The prosthetic written multiple choice examination;
(b) The prosthetic written simulation examination; and
(c) If the applicant completes the education requirements for initial licensure on or after January 1, 2020, the prosthetic clinical patient management exam.
(3) An applicant who has successfully completed examinations administered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics prior to July 1, 1991, may be considered by the secretary in order to determine if the applicant meets alternative standards that are substantially equivalent.
(4) A licensee must successfully complete the Washington state jurisprudence examination within 180 days after initial licensure.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.040, 18.200.050, and 2023 c 425. WSR 25-16-046, s 246-850-060, filed 7/30/25, effective 9/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.200.050. WSR 22-17-083, § 246-850-060, filed 8/17/22, effective 9/17/22; WSR 19-09-065, § 246-850-060, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.200.050(8). WSR 99-07-122, § 246-850-060, filed 3/24/99, effective 4/24/99.]