Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1236

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024

Section R. 338.1236 - Requirements for relicensure; occupational therapy assistant

Rule 36.

(1) An applicant for relicensure as an occupational therapy assistant, who has let his or her license or registration from this state lapse, under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, MCL 333.16201, as applicable, may be relicensed by complying with the following requirements as noted by ([TICK]):

For an occupational therapy assistant who has let his or her registration or license from this state lapse:	Registered in this state before January 1, 2009, with lapsed registration, and did not apply for licensure before June 11, 2015.	Licensed lapsed less than 3 years.	Licensed lapsed 3 years or more.
(a) Submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(b) Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(c) Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.	[TICK]	[TICK]
(d) Submit proof of having completed the continuing education required under R 338.1252, which was earned within the 3-year period immediately before the application for relicensure. If the continuing education hours submitted with the application are deficient, the applicant has 2 years after the date of the application to complete the deficient hours. The application must be held, and the license may not be issued until the continuing education requirements are met.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(e) Maintain certification as an occupational therapy assistant by the NBCOT after the registration lapsed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy assistant educational program that meets the standards adopted by the board under R 338.1232 or meets the requirements of R 338.1234a.	[TICK]
(f) Complete a 1-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the standards in R 338.1215.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(g) Meet the English language requirement under R 338.7002b and the implicit bias training required in R 338.7004.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(h) Within 3 years preceding the application for relicensure and not more than 2 years after the application for relicensure, 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.	[TICK]	[TICK]
(i) Satisfy 1 of the following: (i) Within 3 years preceding the application for relicensure and not more than 2 years after the application for relicensure, the applicant shall take and pass the NBCOT certification examination for occupational therapy assistants with a score adopted by the board under R 338.1234(1), and after passing the examination complete supervised practice experience pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule. (ii) Present evidence to the department that the applicant was actively registered or licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in another state during the 3-year period and in good standing within 30 days before filing the application for relicensure.	[TICK]	[TICK]
(j) An applicant that is or has been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following: (i) Disclose on the application form each license, registration, or certification. (ii) 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.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]

(2) An applicant that has a lapsed registration or license for 3 years or more and meets the requirements of subrule (1)(i)(i) of this rule shall complete a supervised practice experience that meets the requirements of R 338.1237. The duration of the experience must be as follows:

(a) If the applicant's license has lapsed for 3 years or more but less than 7 years, the applicant shall complete not less than 200 hours of supervised practice experience.

(b) If the applicant's license has lapsed for 7 years or more but less than 15 years, the applicant shall complete not less than 400 hours of supervised practice experience.

(c) If the applicant's license has lapsed for more than 15 years, the applicant shall complete not less than 600 hours of supervised practice experience.

(3) For purposes of meeting the requirements of subrule (2) of this rule, the department may grant an applicant a limited license to complete the supervised practice experience.

(4) A limited license granted under subrule (3) of this rule is valid for 1 year and may be renewed 1 time.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.1236

2014 AACS; 2017 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 8, Eff. 4/26/2023