Current through L. 2024, ch. 259
Section 32-3423 - Application for licensure; qualificationsA. An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall:1. Successfully complete the academic and fieldwork requirements of an educational program subject to board review and standards prescribed by the board. The board shall require: (a) For an occupational therapist, a minimum of nine hundred twenty-eight hours of supervised fieldwork experience as determined by the supervising institution, organization or sponsor.(b) For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of six hundred eight hours of supervised fieldwork experience as determined by the supervising institution, organization or sponsor.2. Pass an examination administered pursuant to section 32-3424.3. Complete the application process and pay all fees required pursuant to this chapter.B. The board may deny a license to an applicant who:1. Commits a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. In either case conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission.2. Engages in any conduct that violates section 32-3401.C. An applicant who is denied a license may request a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.Amended by L. 2022, ch. 59,s. 89, eff. 9/23/2022.Amended by L. 2015, ch. 109,s. 4, eff. 9/13/2013.