Florida Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists - Licensing, Renewal, Resources, Meetings and Information

The Board plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members are licensed opticians and two members are laypersons. Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced. The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the Board. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Unless filling a vacancy, members of the Board generally serve two four-year terms. Despite the expiration of a term, Board members can continue to serve until they have been either replaced or reappointed or serve the maximum of ten years as governed by s. 457.103, F.S. To learn more about becoming a member of the Board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com. To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions on the Licensing Page. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply or renew you license on this website. You can visit our Help Center, FAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. Licensees are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. To learn more about the renewal process, select the type of license you wish to renew from the list of professions on the Renewals Page. Our Resources Page is a tool for accessing applications, forms, publications, statutes, rules and other important information. The Board meets bimonthly, generally on the first weekend of the month. The full Board meetings include disciplinary cases, licensure approvals, correspondence items, committee reports, policy discussion items and other necessary Board actions.

Third Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2022 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in some areas of Florida.

 

Healthier You is a one-stop shop for Floridians to access resources to promote a healthy lifestyle. Please click here for more information.

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released for Fiscal Year 2020-21

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21
is now online.

Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool

Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
 

Are you interested in becoming a Board Member?

The Governor’s Appointments Office is currently accepting applications for appointments to the Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Hepatitis A Public Health Emergency

Florida, like other parts of the United States, is experiencing a Public Health Emergency as a result of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Click here for more information.

Florida Department of Health, Fingerprint Retention

Florida statute requires individuals who were fingerprinted on or after Jan. 1, 2013 to have their background results retained in Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

A Tool to Report Health Care Provider Complaints

The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.

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The Florida Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists was established to ensure that the citizens of Florida receive appropriately designed, fabricated and fitted orthotic and prosthetic devices from licensed providers. The department shall issue a license to practice orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics, or a registration for a resident to practice orthotics or prosthetics, to qualified applicants.

Upcoming Meeting

November

18

General Business Meeting
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The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released for Fiscal Year 2020-21 floridasorthotistsprosthetist…

About 10 months ago

The Fourth Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. The report can be viewed at floridahealth.gov/licensing-a…

About 11 months ago

The Third Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. The report can be viewed at http://www.floridahealth

About a year ago

The Florida Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists will convene for a general board meeting on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. Please visit our website at floridasorthotistsprosthetist… for a copy of the agenda and information to attend the meeting.

About a year ago

The Second Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. The report can be viewed at floridahealth.gov/licensing-a…

About a year ago

Announcing Quarter Performance Report 1 has been published! floridahealth.gov/licensing-a…

About 2 years ago

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