§2284. Foreign-trained applicants
Foreign-trained applicants are subject to the provisions of this section. [PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR).]
1. Approval. Applicants must receive approval for their educational programs, supervised fieldwork and English language proficiency, based on standards set by NBCOT.
[PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]
2. Character references.
[PL 2019, c. 287, §15 (RP).]
3. Examination. Applicants for licensure as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280‑A.
[PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]
4. Certification. Applicants, except those applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who have their examination scores sent directly to the board, must submit a verification of certification form, provided by either the board or NBCOT. All forms must be completed and signed by NBCOT.
[PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]
5. Fee. Applicants must pay the application and license fees as set under section 2285.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD).]
6. Temporary license. Foreign-trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license.
[PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 287, §15 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Subchapter 1: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
32 §2271. Declaration of purpose (REPEALED)
32 §2273. Board of Occupational Therapy Practice; establishment; compensation
32 §2274. Board of occupational therapy practice; powers and duties
32 §2275. Board of occupational therapy practice; administrative provisions (REPEALED)
32 §2276-A. Telehealth services (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 2287)
32 §2277. Persons and practices exempt
32 §2281. Waiver of requirements for licensure
32 §2282. Issuance of license (REPEALED)