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PROSTHETIST
License Description PROSTHETIST

A prosthetist is an allied health professional who is specifically trained and educated to provide or manage the provision of a custom designed, fabricated, modified, and fitted external limb prosthesis to a prosthetic patient, based on a clinical assessment and a prescription from a health care practitioner authorized to write such prescriptions, to restore physiological function or cosmesis.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate degree and completion of a prosthetic education program which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization. Successful completion of a clinical residency in prosthetics and all examinations required by Rule 1155-4-.08.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Renewal required by expiration date.
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1010
(615) 532 3202
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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