Alabama Administrative Code
Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION
Section 625-X-1-.06 - Reentry Therapists/Assistants

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 625-X-1-.06

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

All therapists/assistants who wish to reenter the practice area shall demonstrate competencies as follows:

(1) For therapists/assistants who have not practiced in the field of occupational therapy within the past five years, the following shall apply:

(a) Applicants must complete all requirements for licensure as stated in this chapter.

(b) Applicants must request a letter from their occupational therapist supervisor stating completion of a minimum of 480 hours/3 months of a board approved traineeship/perceptorship as provided for in 625-X-3-.08.

(2) Therapists/assistants who have not practiced in the field of occupational therapy within the past ten years shall be required to complete the traineeship/perceptorship as stated above and for licensure purposes only, successfully complete the certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

(3) The applicant may be required to appear before the board for oral review.

(4) All above requirements must be completed within a 365 day period. The Board shall have the right to deny an additional request for a perceptorship.

Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-39-7.

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