Licensure and Politics...
Joseph F. Carideo Jr.
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Collection
Title:
Licensure and Politics...
Creator:
Joseph F. Carideo Jr.
Date:
1/18/2000
Text:
I swore up and down I wouldn't get involved in this argument again.
Obviously I did a lot of swearing to myself for nothing. If anybody out
there believes for one second that licensure is going to regulate someone
out of a job, you're sorely mistaken. Licensure is there for one reason
only - that is to protect the general public. Period, end of story!
I think I saw someone write about the whiners in our profession - I firmly
believe these are the people who have tried and failed to pass ABC
certification and or BOC certification. If not, then they are the people
who feel that they have been in the business long enough that they
shouldn't have to take an examination for a license. BUNK!
I can only speak for the state that I'm licensed in - Florida. There was a
very generous window of opportunity for those individuals who felt they
should be 'grandfathered' in for a license. I say too bad to those who
missed that chance. Everyone knew about the licensing efforts in Florida.
Tony, I must make one correction to your letter though - the licensing
efforts in FL began a lot longer than three years ago. Everyone had the
opportunity to express their opinions. Those that kept quiet let others
speak for them. And if I'm hearing things correctly, there is a movement
going on to revise the licensing laws. Why now? My guess is - they missed
the boat and are being forced to abide by a law that they refused to give
input into in the first place! TOO LATE GUYS!
I strongly believe in licensing, and I had to take a certain stand while
debates were ongoing in Florida. I no longer have to take the same stand.
Now, I'm looking to begin the efforts in another state and will be calling
on the state of Florida for help and guidance along the way.
Those opposed to licensing should look around them, look at everyone they
come in contact with and observe if the state requires them to have a
license. I think they will be quite surprised at who actually is required
to have a license to practice their profession in their state. There's
something slightly off-kilter when the guy who unplugs your toilet is
licensed, but the guy who might help your child take their first steps
isn't. Food for thought...
Nufsed,
Joseph F. Carideo Jr., CP
Branch Manager
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.
11861 Canon Blvd., Suite R
Newport News, VA, 23606
757-873-1984
757-873-9755 FAX
Obviously I did a lot of swearing to myself for nothing. If anybody out
there believes for one second that licensure is going to regulate someone
out of a job, you're sorely mistaken. Licensure is there for one reason
only - that is to protect the general public. Period, end of story!
I think I saw someone write about the whiners in our profession - I firmly
believe these are the people who have tried and failed to pass ABC
certification and or BOC certification. If not, then they are the people
who feel that they have been in the business long enough that they
shouldn't have to take an examination for a license. BUNK!
I can only speak for the state that I'm licensed in - Florida. There was a
very generous window of opportunity for those individuals who felt they
should be 'grandfathered' in for a license. I say too bad to those who
missed that chance. Everyone knew about the licensing efforts in Florida.
Tony, I must make one correction to your letter though - the licensing
efforts in FL began a lot longer than three years ago. Everyone had the
opportunity to express their opinions. Those that kept quiet let others
speak for them. And if I'm hearing things correctly, there is a movement
going on to revise the licensing laws. Why now? My guess is - they missed
the boat and are being forced to abide by a law that they refused to give
input into in the first place! TOO LATE GUYS!
I strongly believe in licensing, and I had to take a certain stand while
debates were ongoing in Florida. I no longer have to take the same stand.
Now, I'm looking to begin the efforts in another state and will be calling
on the state of Florida for help and guidance along the way.
Those opposed to licensing should look around them, look at everyone they
come in contact with and observe if the state requires them to have a
license. I think they will be quite surprised at who actually is required
to have a license to practice their profession in their state. There's
something slightly off-kilter when the guy who unplugs your toilet is
licensed, but the guy who might help your child take their first steps
isn't. Food for thought...
Nufsed,
Joseph F. Carideo Jr., CP
Branch Manager
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.
11861 Canon Blvd., Suite R
Newport News, VA, 23606
757-873-1984
757-873-9755 FAX
Citation
Joseph F. Carideo Jr., “Licensure and Politics...,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213450.
