(a) A person who has met the requirements of subsections (1), (2) and (3), section ten of this article, may make application for examination.
(b) Each applicant for licensure shall be examined by written or computerized examination to test his or her knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy, and occupational therapy theory and practice, including the professional skills and judgment of the applicant in the utilization of occupational therapy techniques and methods, and other subjects the board may require to determine the fitness for practice of the applicant. The examination may be administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) or another nationally recognized credentialing body as approved by the board.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 28. West Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act
§30-28-4. Scope of Practice; License and Supervision Requirements
§30-28-5. West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
§30-28-6. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-28-8. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-28-9. Persons and Practices Not Affected
§30-28-10. Qualifications of Applicants for License
§30-28-12. Licensees From Other Jurisdictions; Internationally Educated Applicants
§30-28-13. Issuance of a License, Limited Permit and Temporary License
§30-28-16. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-28-17. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-28-19. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties