Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-2-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 625-X-2-.01 - Exemptions

The requirement for a license as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant does not apply to a person who is:

(a) Licensed to practice another profession, occupation, or trade in accordance with the provisions of another law of this state and who is practicing said profession, occupation, or trade.

(b) Directly employed as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistants in a full-time capacity by the United States Government, who is solely under the direction or control of the federal organization by which an individual is employed, and who is not practicing occupational therapy outside the scope of employment of the federal organization by which the individual is employed, except when required.

(c) Pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program, provided that any occupational therapy activities and services are part of the supervised course of study and the person is wearing a badge or other emblem designating by title the fact that such person is a student or trainee and not a licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.

(d) Fulfilling the supervised field work experience requirements provided that such activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of the educational program.

(e) Employed as an occupational therapy aide.

(1) Aids/unlicensed support personnel are required to be registered on official forms as approved by the board by employers and updated annually.

Author: Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-2-.01

Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1996; effective January 22, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-39-5.