(1) Only a person licensed as an occupational therapist in this state or who is a legally qualified occupational therapist from another state or country providing services on behalf of a temporarily absent occupational therapist licensed in this state, in accordance with section 12-270-110 (1)(e), may use the title occupational therapist licensed, licensed occupational therapist, occupational therapist, doctor of occupational therapy, or occupational therapy consultant; use the abbreviation O.T., M.O.T., O.T.D., O.T.R., O.T./L., M.O.T./L., O.T.D./L., or O.T.R./L.; or use any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is an occupational therapist.
(2) Only a person licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in this state may use the title occupational therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant licensed, or licensed occupational therapy assistant; use the abbreviation O.T.A., O.T.A./L., C.O.T.A., or C.O.T.A./L.; or use any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures indicating that the person is an occupational therapy assistant.
Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 17, � 1, effective January 21.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-40.5-105 as it existed prior to 2020.
12-270-106. License required - occupational therapists - occupational therapy assistants. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this article 270, a person shall not practice occupational therapy or represent that the person may practice occupational therapy in this state without possessing a valid license issued by the director in accordance with this article 270 and rules adopted pursuant to this article 270.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this article 270, a person shall not practice as an occupational therapy assistant or represent that the person may practice as an occupational therapy assistant in this state without possessing a valid license issued by the director in accordance with this article 270 and any rules adopted under this article 270.
Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 18, � 1, effective January 21.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-270-106 as it existed prior to 2020.
12-270-107. Licensure of occupational therapists - qualifications - application - rules. (1) Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist must have:
(a) Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapists that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or another program accredited thereby and approved by the director; and
(b) Successfully completed a minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. The minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience for an occupational therapist must:
(I) Meet the accreditation standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or any successor organization; or
(II) Satisfy the accreditation standards for minimum fieldwork requirements at the time of graduation.
(2) Examination. Each applicant must pass a nationally recognized examination, approved by the director, that measures the minimum level of competence necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
(3) Application. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the applicant may apply for licensure upon payment of a fee in an amount determined by the director. The director shall designate the form and manner of the application.
(4) Licensure. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the director shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the director may deny a license if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-270-114.
(5) Licensure by endorsement. An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
(6) License renewal. Licenses issued pursuant to this section are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 270 and section 12-20-202 (1).
Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 18, � 1, effective January 21.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-270-107 as it existed prior to 2020.
12-270-108. Licensure of occupational therapy assistants - qualifications - application - rules. (1) Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant must have:
(a) Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or another program accredited thereby and approved by the director; and
(b) Successfully completed a minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. The minimum period of supervised fieldwork experience for an occupational therapy assistant must:
(I) Meet the accreditation standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, or any successor organization; or
(II) Satisfy the accreditation standards for minimum fieldwork requirements at the time of graduation.
(2) Examination. Each applicant must pass a nationally recognized examination, approved by the director, that measures the minimum level of competence necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
(3) Application. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the applicant may apply for licensure upon payment of a fee in an amount determined by the director. The director shall designate the form and manner of the application.
(4) Licensure. After an applicant has fulfilled the requirements of subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the director shall issue a license to the applicant; except that the director may deny a license if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section 12-270-114.
(5) Licensure by endorsement. An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
(6) License renewal. Licenses issued pursuant to this section are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 270 and section 12-20-202 (1).
Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 19, � 1, effective January 21.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-270-108 as it existed prior to 2020.