Academy Meeting To Include Licensure Discussion

State licensure continues to be a hot topic in the O&P profession. The American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists has planned a licensure panel during its joint annual meeting with the Association of Childrens Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) March 16-19 in Orlando, Florida. The panel session is scheduled for March 17 at 4:30 PM and is open only to Academy members.

"Licensure legally defines a profession based upon educational standards, protects the public through high levels of accountability, and defines the scope of practice for the orthotics and prosthetics professional," the Academy points out, adding, "There is O&P licensure in only ten states while most other allied health professionals are licensed in the majority of the 50 states."

The Academy's statement continues, "If your state is planning, considering, or attempting to establish a licensure law for our profession, be sure to attend the licensure panel discussion. The panel will be made up of practitioners and experts who were instrumental in various licensure movements throughout the country. A number of topics will be addressed, including the importance of licensure for defining a profession, protection of the public through accountability, funding the effort, grassroots communication and involvement, consumer support, choosing a lobbyist, writing the bill, the legislative process, negotiating with other licensed professionals, grandfathering, licensure boards, and the professions responsibility to continue monitoring the licensure law.

"Plenty of time for questions and answers will be provided," the Academy statement adds. "Attendees will learn from both the successes and failures of the states that have attempted to pursue licensure. If you are interested in contributing or participating, please contact The Academy at academy@oandp.org ."

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