Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions

The board may employ an executive secretary and such clerical or other assistants as are necessary for the proper performance of its work and may make expenditures of its funds for any purpose which in the opinion of the board is necessary for proper performance of its duties, in…

The executive secretary or any other person so designated by the board shall give bond to the state in such sum as determined by the board to be approved by the State Treasurer for the faithful performance of his duties. The secretary shall receive and account for all moneys deri…

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall have the responsibility of evaluating the qualifications of applicants for licensure. (2) The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practic…

(1) The board shall require a national and state criminal background investigation for every: (a) Applicant seeking an initial license issued by the board permitting the applicant to engage in a profession authorized by the board; (b) Applicant seeking to reinstate a license; and…

"occupational therapist" -- Training requirements for use of deep physical agent modalities. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to practice occupational therapy, assist in the practice of occupational therapy, or render services designated as occupational therapy in the Comm…

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practices, services, or activities of: (a) A person licensed in accordance with the provisions of another law of the Commonwealth from engaging in the profession or occupation for which lic…

A temporary permit to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant may be granted to a person who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter and has applied for licensure under the provisions of this chapter. The temporary p…

(1) An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application on a form provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the person: (a) Is of good moral character; and (b) Has successfully…

Individuals applying for licensure shall be required to pass a written or computer-based examination approved by the board, which is designed to test the knowledge and experience necessary to the safe, effective, and professional practice of occupational therapy in Kentucky. The …

On the payment to the board of fees required by this chapter and on submission of a written application on forms provided by the board, the board shall issue a license to: (1) A person who presents evidence satisfactory to the board of being a registered occupational therapist or…

The board shall issue a license to an individual who has met the requirements of this chapter upon the payment of the applicable license fee. An individual who is issued a license as an occupational therapist under the provisions of this chapter may use the title "occupational th…

license status -- Change of licensee's name, address, or employment. (1) Licenses issued under this chapter shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire unless renewed upon the payment of a renewal fee in the manner prescribed by the rules of the board. (2) The board may s…

Fees shall be collected and determined by the board for the following: (1) Initial license fee (nonrefundable): (a) Registered occupational therapist, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50); (b) Certified occupational therapy assistant, not to exceed thirty-five dollars ($35); and (c)…

other jurisdictions. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants trained in other jurisdictions who apply to be licensed by the board shall: (1) Furnish proof of good moral character and shall present proof indicating the completion of educational requirements equ…

revocation, or imposition of probationary conditions upon a license. (1) The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in unprofessional conduct whi…

Any person aggrieved by an order of the board denying, suspending or revoking his license may appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court within thirty (30) days after entry of said order, for appropriate relief. On such appeal the scope of review shall be limited to an examination of t…

KRS 319A.010 to 319A.200 may be cited as the "Kentucky Occupational Therapy Practice Act."

patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth". (1) A treating occupational therapist who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall ensure: (a) That the informed consent of the pati…

SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy with the goal of improving public access to occupational therapy services. The practice of occupational therapy occurs in the state where the patient or client is located a…

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both.