Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 1511 - Examination for licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants(a) Individuals applying for licensure in accordance with the requirements of sections 8 and 10 shall be required to pass a written examination approved by the board which is designed to test the knowledge and experience necessary to the safe, effective and professional practice of occupational therapy in Pennsylvania. The examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy and occupational therapy theory and practice, including the applicant's professional skill and judgment in the utilization of occupational therapy techniques and methods and such other subjects as the board deems useful to determine the applicant's fitness to practice.(b) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place determined by the board. Examinations shall be given at least twice a year. It shall notify applicants by mail of the time and place of scheduled examinations.(c) Individuals applying for licensure shall remit an examination fee, in accordance with section 17, prior to admission to take the written examination using forms provided by the board. A person who fails an examination may apply for reexamination to the board accompanied by the prescribed fee.(d) Applicants may obtain their examination scores and may review their papers in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the board. The board may adopt rules and regulations governing the eligibility of applicants who have failed to pass two examinations concerning their admittance to subsequent examinations.1982, June 15, P.L. 502, No. 140, § 11, effective in 90 days.