Any person practising orthoptics, within the meaning of article L. 4342-1, who does not hold a certificat de capacité d’orthoptiste or one of the diplomas or certificates of study in orthoptics established by the Minister of Education prior to the creation of the said certificat or any other qualification referred to in article L. 4342-4 required to practise as an orthoptist, or who does not fall within the provisions of article L. 4342-5, shall be practising the profession of orthoptist illegally.
This article shall not apply to orthoptic students or orthoptic apprentices who are undertaking a training period under article L. 4381-1.