Title: The Role of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
1The Role of the Ohio Occupational Therapy,
Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
- University of Findlay
- OT Program
2Certification 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.
3Certification 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
4Ohio 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
5Licensure 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.
6Licensure
- If you practice with NBCOT Certification, but not
Ohio licensure, you will be disciplined for
practicing occupational therapy without a
license!!
7Licensure vs. Certification
- Once you receive your license to practice in
Ohio, NBCOT certification is not required to
renew your license to practice.
8OTPTAT 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.
9OTPTAT 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.
10Mission of the OT Section
- The Mission of the OT Section is to Protect the
Public, NOT the Licensee
11Composition 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
12Board 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)
13OTPTAT 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.
14Licensure (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
15Limited 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
16Limited 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
17Limited 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.
18Criminal 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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22I 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.
23I 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.
24I 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.
25Dont Wait Until June 30 to Renew
26Change 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.
27Continuing 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.
28Continuing 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.
29Continuing 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.
30Submitting 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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33Proposed 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
34Contacting 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