Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 13-1-9 - Issuance of Licenses, Limited Permits, and Temporary Licenses9.1. The Board shall issue a license to an applicant in a timely manner upon receipt of a properly completed application and payment of the appropriate fee if the applicant:9.1.a. Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Board as described in W. Va. Code § 30-28-10;9.1.b. Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where he or she met the academic requirements; and9.1.c. Has passed an examination approved by the Board as provided in section 8 of this rule.9.2. The Board shall issue a limited permit to each applicant in a timely manner upon receipt of a properly completed application and payment of the appropriate fee if the applicant: 9.2.a. Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Board as described in W. Va. Code § 30-28-10;9.2.b. Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where he or she met the academic requirements. 9.2.b.1. A limited permit is not renewable, and is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.9.2.b.2. A limited permit expires immediately if the holder receives notification of a failing score on the examination. The limited permit holder must stop practicing occupational therapy immediately.9.2.b.3. An occupational therapist who has been issued a limited permit shall practice under the direct close supervision of an occupational therapist.9.2.b.4. An occupational therapy assistant who has been issued a limited permit shall practice under the direct close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant with at least 1 year of experience.9.3. The Board may issue a temporary license to applicants in a timely manner upon receipt of a properly completed application and payment of the appropriate fee if the applicant: 9.3.a. Is licensed and in good standing in a jurisdiction whose standards are determined by the Board or by a board approved credentialing agency to be equivalent to the standards required for licensure in this state;9.3.a.1. The holder of a temporary license may practice occupational therapy only in accordance with the provisions of W. Va. Code §30-28 et seq.9.3.a.2. A temporary license is nonrenewable, and is valid for 30 days.