Ohio Admin. Code 4755:1-1-02 - Educational requirements
(A)
The education
requirements described in divisions (A) and (B) of section
4755.07 of the Revised Code are
satisfied by completion of an entry-level education program accredited by the
accreditation council for occupational therapy education (ACOTE) of the
American occupational therapy association. Occupational therapy programs which
have not been accredited by ACOTE will be accepted provided program equivalency
has been established by a recognized educational credentialing body approved by
the section.
(B)
In accordance with the provision of the second
paragraph of section 4755.09 of the Revised Code, the
section may waive the educational requirements specified in paragraph (A) of
this rule on the basis of job experience if all of the following conditions are
met:
(1)
The
applicant passed the NBCOT certification examination.
(2)
The applicant for
licensure engaged in the active practice of occupational therapy as a licensed
occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another
state.
(3)
The applicant's licensure and/or certification are
active and without restriction.
(4)
The applicant is
foreign educated and meets the requirements of rule
4755:1-1-01 of the
Administrative Code.
(5)
If the applicant has not engaged in the practice of
occupational therapy for more than five years in accordance with rule
4755:1-1-04 of the
Administrative Code, they may be subject to additional requirements outlined by
the occupational therapy section.
Replaces: 4755-3-03
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4755.06
Rule Amplifies: 4755.07, 4755.09
Prior Effective Dates: 10/17/1977, 08/23/1982, 05/15/1991, 03/20/1998
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