Re: International O&P License Requirement Poll

Re: International O&P License Requirement Poll

WRFNEWYORK

7/14/1999

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Barr < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: <Email Address Redacted> < <Email Address Redacted> >
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 9:29 AM
Subject: International O&P License Requirement Poll


>Thanks Vicky!!
>Two poll sources have come in that Germany and the UK require govt.issued
licenses to perform O&P services-How about France,Beligium,Italy,
Russia,Austrialia,etc.Can anyone provides some assistance on the requirement
for other non third world countries??? Thanks in advance!Tony Barr
>
>In answer :-
>
>' Do any of the countries you have mentioned in your summary require a
license to practise the O&P trade?
>Are there oversight compliance agencies that monitor the quality of work
and determine pricing of components?
>Tony Barr '
>
>I do not know of licensing law in any countries apart from the UK.
>Here in the UK there are stringent requirements and training before
>anyone can apply their services as a prosthetist/orthotist. The
>minimum is a 3 year university degree and post graduate
>qualifications are desirable.
>
>Hope this is of some use.
>Regards,
>Vicky
>