Section 246-847-125. Applicants currently licensed in other states or territories.

(1) Before licensure may be extended to any individual currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States as provided in RCW 18.59.070(2), the following conditions must be met:

(a) Evidence of having met the requirements for licensure as provided in RCW 18.59.050; and

(b) Verification of current licensure from any state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States on forms provided by the secretary; and

(c) Verification of having passed the examination as defined in WAC 246-847-080; and

(d) Evidence of having been actively engaged in the practice of occupational therapy within the preceding four-year period.

(2) If the applicant has not been actively engaged in the practice of occupational therapy within the past four years, the following conditions must be met:

(a) Evidence of having taken and passed the examination as defined in WAC 246-847-080 within the previous two-year period and documentation of thirty hours of continued competency as described in WAC 246-847-065 for the previous two-year period; or

(b) Evidence of having successfully completed a board approved educational program specifically designed for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants preparing for reentry into the field of occupational therapy.

(3) The applicant may be required to appear before the board for oral interview.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. WSR 93-18-093 (Order 394B), § 246-847-125, filed 9/1/93, effective 10/2/93.]

RCW 18.59.130. WSR 93-18-093 (Order 394B), § 246-847-125, filed 9/1/93, effective 10/2/93.

Rules

246-847-080,246-847-080,246-847-065,