Section R. 338.1234a - Graduate of non-accredited postsecondary institution; occupational therapy assistant; equivalency of education; NBCOT examinationRule 34a. An applicant for an occupational therapy assistant license who graduated from a non-accredited postsecondary institution 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) Establish to the board that the applicant completed an occupational therapy assistant educational program that is substantially equivalent to an occupational therapist assistant program that is accredited by the ACOTE, as provided in R 338.1232.(b) Have documentation sent directly to the department from the NBCOT verifying the applicant passed the NBCOT certification examination for occupational therapy assistants adopted in R 338.1234 within 3 years before the application for licensure and not more than 2 years after the application for licensure.(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. 338.1234a
2021 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/26/2023