54-3711 RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.

TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 37

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT

54-3711. Renewal and reinstatement of license. (1) Any license issued under this chapter shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire on the applicant's birthdate unless renewed before the applicant's birthdate in the manner prescribed by the rules of the board. The board shall require biennial proof of completing at least two (2) continuing education units recommended by the association and approved by the board. In addition, the board shall require ten (10) hours of professional development units as established in rule.

(2) The board may reinstate a license canceled for failure to renew upon compliance with requirements of the board for renewal of licenses.

(3) Upon application, the board shall grant inactive status to a licensee who (a) does not practice as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, or (b) maintains any continuing competency requirements established by the board.

(4) An individual desiring reinstatement to full active licensure to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall submit a completed written application to the board according to procedures and requirements as promulgated by rule.