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Title: The Role of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board


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The Role of the Ohio Occupational Therapy,
Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
  • University of Findlay
  • OT Program

2
Certification vs. Licensure
  • The OT Section of the Ohio OTPTAT Board issues
    licenses to practice as an OT/OTA in the State of
    Ohio.
  • The NBCOT certifies individuals as either OTRs
    or COTAs to people who meet their requirements
    for certification.

3
Certification vs. Licensure
  • You MUST hold a valid license issued by the OT
    Section of the Ohio OTPTAT Board to legally
    practice occupational therapy in the State of
    Ohio.
  • Certification ? Licensure

4
Ohio Revised Code Requirements
  • R.C. 4755.04 (B) states Occupational therapist
    means a person who is licensed or holds a limited
    permit to practice occupational therapy.
  • R.C. 4755.05 states No person who does not hold
    a current license or limited permit shall
    practice

5
Licensure vs. Certification
  • Although you need a state license to practice, as
    part of the initial application process, you will
    need to apply for NBCOT certification to take the
    NBCOT Exam.
  • Upon passing the NBCOT Exam, you will receive
    certification and may call yourself a OTR. This
    does not mean you can legally practice in Ohio
    without a license.

6
Licensure
  • If you practice with NBCOT Certification, but not
    Ohio licensure, you will be disciplined for
    practicing occupational therapy without a
    license!!

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Licensure vs. Certification
  • Once you receive your license to practice in
    Ohio, NBCOT certification is not required to
    renew your license to practice.

8
OTPTAT v. NBCOT v. OOTAThe Alphabet Soup of the
Profession
  • OTPTAT is your state regulatory agency. It
    licenses individuals and enforces the practice
    act.
  • NBCOT is a certification entity. Certification
    allows a practitioner to use the credentials OTR
    or COTA. It is not mandatory that you hold
    certification.

9
OTPTAT v. NBCOT v. OOTA
  • OOTA is the state professional association. Along
    with the AOTA, it advocates on the state/federal
    level for the profession.
  • The professional association ? the licensing
    board.
  • State licensure does not require OOTA membership.

10
Mission of the OT Section
  • The Mission of the OT Section is to Protect the
    Public, NOT the Licensee

11
Composition of the Board
  • Joint Board consisting of an Occupational
    Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers
    Section
  • Total of 8 full-time staff
  • OT Section has 5 Section members

12
Board Members (Term Expires)
  • Kimberly Lawler, OT, Frazeyburg (8/27/10)
  • OT Section Chair
  • Jean Halpin, OT, Westerville (8/27/11)
  • OT Section Secretary
  • Rebecca Finni, OT, Amelia (8/27/10)
  • Nanette Shoemaker, OTA, Miamisburg (8/27/12)
  • Mary Stover, OT, Columbus (8/27/12)

13
OTPTAT Board Info
  • Staff 2 Administrative Staff, 3 Investigative
    Staff, and 3 Licensure Staff
  • Website - http//otptat.ohio.gov
  • Any Board-related information you need can be
    obtained from the website e.g. Applications,
    Laws and Rules, Newsletter, etc.

14
Licensure (contd)
  • Limited Permit
  • Only for those who have not yet taken the NBCOT
    Exam
  • Allows applicant to work prior to passage of the
    NBCOT Exam
  • Full Licensure
  • Applicant must have already passed the NBCOT Exam

15
Limited Permit
  • Prior to working on a Limited Permit, you must
  • Have your completed application approved by the
    OT Section
  • Pay the 100 application fee and
  • Pass the Ohio Laws and Rules Exam
  • Anyone who has failed the NBCOT Exam is NOT
    eligible to receive a Limited Permit

16
Limited Permit (contd)
  • You may practice as an OT under the supervision
    of a licensed OT
  • Limited Permit valid for 4 months or until
    results of NBCOT Exam are known, whichever comes
    first
  • If you fail the NBCOT Exam, your Limited Permit
    immediately expires and you must stop working

17
Limited Permit (contd)
  • If you pass NBCOT Exam, you will automatically be
    granted a full license without a new application.
  • If you fail the NBCOT Exam, you must immediately
    stop working and reapply for full licensure.

18
Criminal Records Checks
  • HB 104 requires the Board to receive the results
    of a criminal records check before issuance of a
    license.
  • The law requires the applicant to submit the
    results of a criminal records check conducted by
    both the FBI and Ohio BCI.
  • Only applies to initial license applications.
  • No fingerprints needed for renewal or
    reinstatement.
  • http//www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Services/Busine
    ss/WebCheck

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I Have My License. Now What?
  • Your first renewal
  • Check your authorization to practice letter to
    determine when your initial license expires.
  • All OT licenses expire on June 30 of odd numbered
    years.
  • If initial issue date is on or before April 1,
    2009, your license will expire on 6/30/2009.
  • If initial issue date is after April 1, 2009,
    your license will expire on 6/30/2011.

23
I Have My License. Now What?
  • OT Licensees (OAC 4755-3-10)
  • Licenses expire on June 30 of odd numbered years.
  • Must submit 20 contact hours of CE
  • All CE must be completed in 24-month period
    ending on June 30 of the odd year.
  • You are exempt from CE for first renewal if you
    obtained an initial license by exam w/in 12
    months of program completion of entry-level OT
    program.

24
I Have My License. Now What?
  • What happens on July 1?
  • If you did not renew, your license automatically
    expires.
  • Renewal means the Board received AND processed
    your renewal application.
  • To return to active practice in Ohio, you must
    submit a reinstatement application.

25
Dont Wait Until June 30 to Renew
26
Change of Address
  • Ohio law requires all licensees to notify the
    Board, in writing, of a change of address within
    THIRTY days of the change.
  • Failure to notify the Board, could result in the
    delay of the processing of your renewal
    application.

27
Continuing Education
  • Rules 4755-9-01 and 9-02 of the Administrative
    Code govern the continuing education
    requirements.
  • CE requirements for the Board may vary from those
    required by NBCOT.
  • New graduates do not need to report continuing
    education on first renewal.

28
Continuing Education (contd)
  • Ohio law does not require pre-approval of CE
    courses.
  • According to rule 4755-9-01, a CE course is
    usually considered an acceptable learning
    activity if it is directly related to the
    clinical practice, management, or education of
    occupational therapy practitioners.

29
Continuing Education (contd)
  • The OT Section automatically accepts courses that
    have been sponsored or approved by
  • OT Section
  • AOTA
  • OOTA
  • Offered by an AOTA Approved Provider.

30
Submitting the Application
  • Applicants for initial licensure can submit a
    paper application or apply on-line
  • Paper applications can be downloaded from the
    Boards website
  • Apply on-line through the Ohio e-License Center
  • https//license.ohio.gov
  • Select Application Site option

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Proposed Rule Change
  • OT Section proposing changes to rules
  • 4755-3-06, 3-11, 5-02, and 7-10
  • Collectively, these changes will eliminate
    Limited Permits
  • Section currently receiving input from licensees
    on the proposal
  • Goal is for change to be implemented on May 1,
    2010

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Contacting the Board
  • You may contact the Board by any of the following
    methods
  • Internet http//otptat.ohio.gov
  • Email board_at_otptat.ohio.gov
  • Phone 614-466-3774
  • Fax 614-995-0816
  • OT Section
  • Ohio OTPTAT Board
  • 77 S. High Street, 16th Floor
  • Columbus, OH 43215-6108
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