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Requires state licensure of persons in the practice of orthopaedic technology
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Sandy Galef
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to state licensure of orthopaedic technologists
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to require state licensure of persons in the practice of orthopaedic technology.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The Education Law is amended by adding a new article 168 to
ARTICLE 168 ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIANS
§ 8900. Introduction
§ 8901. Defines the practice of orthopaedic technology
§ 8902. Use of the title "orthopaedic technologist"
§ 8903. Requirements for professional licensure
§ 8904. Limited permits
§ 8905. Exemptions
§ 8906. State board
Section 2. Establishes the effective date.
Justification
New York State has no certification or licensure for orthopaedic technologists. Most hospitals and/or orthopaedic offices employ at least one orthopaedic technologist, and health care systems such as Kaiser Health Care, Inc., Catholic Health Care West and Sutter Health Care Systems request that orthopaedic technologists be certified by the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists.
Orthopaedic technologists assist orthopaedic surgeons and perform tasks such as plaster and synthetic casting, splint setting, brace applications and different tractions. These tasks require individuals who possess highly specialized skills in orthopaedics. The National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists has been certifying orthopaedic technologists since 1982, and their requirements and examination protocols provide the model for New York State.
The licensure of orthopaedic technologists would also generate in-state educational programs, thereby generating new well-paying jobs for New York citizens. In turn, such individuals contribute to the New York economy and help contain health care costs since the orthopaedic technologist can free up physician assistants and orthopaedic surgeons to focus on other, more sophisticated tasks.
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Fiscal implications
The fiscal implications could include potential revenue for state education in the creation of a new education and certification program.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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