Section 3: Rules governing the practice of the profession.

The profession of orthoptist may not be practised in premises or outbuildings of commercial premises. The prohibition set out in the previous paragraph shall not prevent the practice of this profession on premises belonging to a health, social or medico-social establishment or educational establishment, or on premises set up by a company for the care of its staff.

When the qualification or, where applicable, the authorisation to practise is registered with the regional health agency, the person concerned is issued with a professional card, the model for which is drawn up by the Minister for Health. Any change of professional residence outside the boundaries of the département requires a new registration. The same obligation applies to people who, after a two-year break, wish to resume practising their profession….

Professionals who have obtained authorisation to practise part of the profession concerned appear on a separate list containing the professional title under which they are authorised to practise and the corresponding field of activity.

Only persons who meet the conditions laid down in Article L. 4342-2 for the practice of the profession of orthoptist may use the title of orthoptist.