Section R. 338.1226 - Licensure by endorsement; occupational therapist; requirementsRule 26.
(1) An applicant for an occupational therapist license by endorsement shall submit the required fee and a completed application on a form provided by the department. An applicant meets the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186, if the applicant meets 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, and satisfies the following requirements, as applicable.(2) If an applicant is actively registered or licensed as an occupational therapist in another state for 5 years or more and is in good standing within 30 days before filing an application for an occupational therapist license in this state, then the applicant shall comply with both of the following: (a) Have previously taken and passed the NBCOT certification examination for occupational therapists with a score adopted by the board under R 338.1224(1) or the predecessor examination that was administered by the AOTA.(b) Within 3 years preceding the application for endorsement and not more than 2 years after the application for endorsement, the applicant must pass the examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of occupational therapy that is developed and administered by the department or an entity approved by the department with a minimum converted score of 75.(3) If an applicant is actively registered or licensed as an occupational therapist in another state for less than 5 years and is in good standing within 30 days before filing an application for an occupational therapist license in this state, then the applicant shall comply with both of the following: (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 in R 338.1222.(b) Meet the requirements of subrule (2) of this rule.(4) In addition to meeting the requirements of subrule (1) and either subrule (2) or (3) of this rule, an applicant shall meet both of the following requirements: (a) 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.(b) 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. 338.1226
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