Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) As used in this
Rule:
(a) "Military" means the United States
armed forces, including the National Guard.
(b) "Military spouse" means the spouse of a
service member or transitioning service member.
(c) "OT" or "occupational therapist" means a
person licensed to practice occupational therapy as defined in O.C.G.A. Chapter
28 of Title 43.
(d) "OTA" or
"occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist a licensed
occupational therapist in the practice of occupational therapy, as defined in
O.C.G.A Chapter 28 of Title 43, under the supervision of or with the
consultation of an occupational therapist whose license is in good
standing.
(e) "Physical agent
modalities" or "PAMs" means the occupational therapy techniques that involve
and utilize physical agent modalities as stated in the provisions of O.C.G.A.
§§
43-28-3 and
43-28-8.1.
(f) "Service member" means an active or
reserve member of the United States armed forces, including the National
Guard.
(g) "Transitioning service
member" means a member of the military or active duty status or on separation
leave who is within 24 months of retirement or 12 months of
separation.
(2)
Licensure by reciprocity of service members, transitioning service members, and
military spouses. A service member, transitioning service member, or military
spouse may qualify for a license by reciprocity where the applicant:
(a) holds a license in good standing from
another state for which the training, experience, and testing substantially
meet or exceed the requirements under Georgia law to obtain a license as a OT
or OTA;
(b) submits to the Board a
verification of licensure from the appropriate licensing agency of another
state showing that the applicant's active licensure is in good standing in that
state;
(c) submits documentation
satisfactory to the Board which verifies the applicant's status as a service
member, transitioning service member, or military spouse.
(d) submits a completed application for
licensure by reciprocity on a form approved by the Board, pays the required
fee, and requests a license by reciprocity.
(3) Certification for utilization of
occupational therapy techniques involving physical agent modalities ("PAMs") of
service members, transitioning service members, and military spouses. A service
member, transitioning service member, or military spouse may qualify to obtain
PAM certification from the Board if he or she:
(a) is licensed in Georgia as a OT or
OTA;
(b) has obtained certification
and/or training in the use of PAMs while a service member which certification
and/or training substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain such
certification in Georgia under the provisions of O.C.G.A. §
43-28-8.1 and Board
rules.
(c) submits documentation
satisfactory to the Board which verifies the applicant's status as a service
member, transitioning service member, or military spouse.
(d) submits a completed application for PAM
certification on a form approved by the Board and pays the required
fee.
(4) Limited permits
for service members, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
(a) A service member, transitioning service
member, or military spouse may qualify for a temporary permit issued by the
Board, as authorized by the provisions of O.C.G.A. §
43-28-12, if the applicant has
taken the licensing examination and the applicant has:
1. completed the education and experience
requirements for licensure as stated in the Board's statute and rules or has
obtained training or experience in the military while a service member which
substantially meets or exceeds the requirements to obtain a license in
Georgia;
2. submitted a completed
application for licensure on a form approved by the Board and has paid the
required fee;
3. submitted
documentation satisfactory to the Board which verifies the applicant's status
as a service member, transitioning service member, or military
spouse.
(b) The limited
permit issued by the Board shall allow the applicant to practice occupational
therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist who holds a current
Georgia license, subject to the conditions of Rule
671-3-.06:
O.C.G.A.
§§
43-1-34, 43-28-7, 43-28-8, 43-28-9, 43-28-10, 43-28-11, 43-28-8.1, 43-28-12, 43-28-15.