58-42a-302 - Qualifications for licensure.
58-42a-302. Qualifications for licensure.
(1) All applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist shall:
(a) submit an application in a form as prescribed by the division;
(b) pay a fee as determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;
(c) be of good moral character as it relates to the functions and responsibilities of thepractice of occupational therapy;
(d) graduate with a bachelors or graduate degree in occupational therapy from a programaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education; and
(e) be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as anoccupational therapist registered.
(2) All applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist assistant shall:
(a) submit an application in a form as prescribed by the division;
(b) pay a fee as determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;
(c) be of good moral character as it relates to the functions and responsibilities of thepractice of occupational therapy;
(d) graduate with a two-year associate degree in occupational therapy from a programaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education; and
(e) be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as acertified occupational therapist assistant.
Amended by Chapter 183, 2009 General Session