Section R. 338.1223 - Application for occupational therapist license; requirementsRule 23. An applicant for an occupational therapist license shall submit the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department. In addition to meeting the requirements of the code, R 338.7001 to R 338.7005, any other rules promulgated under the code, and section 16174 of the code, MCL 333.16174, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Graduate from an occupational therapist education program that is accredited by the ACOTE or approved by the WFOT, or their predecessor organizations that meets the standards adopted by the board under R 338.1222 or meets the requirements of R 338.1225.(b) Within 3 years before the application for licensure and not more than 2 years after the application for licensure, the applicant shall pass the occupational therapist licensure examination adopted in R 338.1224.(c) Within 3 years before the application for licensure and not more than 2 years after the application for licensure, the applicant shall pass the examination on laws and rules related to the practice of occupational therapy in this state that is developed and administered by the department, or an entity approved by the department.(d) Disclose on the application form each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty issued by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country.(e) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1223
2014 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/26/2023