Section R. 338.1251 - License renewal; occupational therapist; occupational therapy assistant; requirementsRule 51.
(1) This rule applies to an application for the renewal of an occupational therapist license, occupational therapy assistant license, and special retired volunteer license under sections 16184 and 16201 of the code, MCL 333.16184 and 333.16201.(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been licensed for the 2-year licensing period immediately preceding the expiration date of the license shall accumulate not less than 20 continuing education contact hours that are approved by the board pursuant to R 338.1252, during the 2-year licensing period immediately preceding an application for renewal.(3) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant's certification of compliance with the requirements of this rule.(4) The licensee shall retain documentation of meeting the requirements of this rule for a period of 4 years after the date of applying for license renewal. Failure to comply with this rule is a violation of section 16221(h) of the code, MCL 333.16221.(5) The board may require an applicant or licensee to submit evidence to demonstrate compliance with this rule.(6) A request for a waiver under section 16205 of the code, MCL 333.16205, must be received by the department for the board's consideration not less than 30 days before the last regularly scheduled board meeting before the expiration date of the license. The public notice for the board meetings can be found at: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/dental.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1251
2017 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/26/2023