(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c) The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.
(d) An applicant for an occupational therapist license shall have successfully:
(1) Graduated from an educational program in occupational therapy that is recognized by the Board and accredited by ACOTE or any other nationally recognized programmatic accrediting agency; and
(2) Completed the equivalent of at least 6 months of supervised, full–time field work experience at a recognized educational institution or in a training program approved by the educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements.
(e) An applicant for an occupational therapy assistant license shall have successfully:
(1) Graduated from an educational program for occupational therapy assistants that is recognized by the Board and accredited by ACOTE or any other nationally recognized programmatic accrediting agency; and
(2) Completed the equivalent of at least 4 months of supervised, full–time field work experience at a recognized educational institution or in a training program approved by the educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements.
(f) The applicant shall pass the appropriate examination given by NBCOT or any other national credentialing organization approved by the Board.
(g) The applicant shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 10–302.1 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 10 - Occupational Therapists
Section 10-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 10-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 10-302.1 - Information to Be Submitted to Central Repository; Confidentiality
Section 10-303 - Waiver of Education and Experience Requirements
Section 10-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 10-306 - Waiver of Examination Requirement
Section 10-307 - Waiver -- Nationally Certified Applicants
Section 10-308 - Issuance of License
Section 10-309 - Scope of Occupational Therapist License
Section 10-310 - Scope of Occupational Therapy Assistant License
Section 10-311 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 10-312 - Reinstatement Upon Failure to Renew
Section 10-313 - Temporary Licenses
Section 10-314 - Surrender of License
Section 10-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 10-317.1 - Injunctions
Section 10-318 - Reinstatement of Revoked License
Section 10-319 - Impaired Occupational Therapist Professionals Committees