| Updated: |
8/3/2009 |
| Description: |
Occupational Therapy Assistants assist Occupational Therapists in analyzing and using purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psycho-social dysfunctions, or in the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health. The practice of occupational therapy includes evaluation, treatment and consultation. The Occupational Therapy Assistant must be supervised by an Occupational Therapist.
Similar Keywords: Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistants, OT Assistant, OTA, OTLB, Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 675
OAR 339-010
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| Duration: |
2 years, expire May 31 of even years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Examination: $250.
Original License: $70
Renewal: Renewals: $120 for two years.
In 2010 reduced renewal fee $100 for two years. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board |
| Examination Information: |
- Exam Time: Exam given on demand upon meeting exam qualifications.
- Exam Locs: Various testing centers.
- Exam Pass: 450 points.
- Exam Repeat: Unlimited.
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| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
Thirty Continuing Education (CE) points every two years. New one time 7 hour pain management reqiorement. See web site for details. Please see Continuing Education for additional information. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Must have successfully completed two years of Occupational Therapy Assistant coursework.
3. Must have successfully completed two months of field work.
4. Must have successfully passed the NBCOT certification exam.
5. Needs 30 points of CE in the last two years (except for those who just passed the NBCOT examination). |
| Application Form: |
Application for Occupational Therapy Assistant License. |
| Renewals: |
Required Documentation
License Renewal form (Occupational Therapy Assistant License Renewal)
CE log if requested. |
| Service Links: |
 Application
 License Holder Search
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
1. Completed, signed, and dated application.
2. Verification of having passed NBCOT Certification Exam.
3. Verification of licensure from other states. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board |
| E-mail Address: |
otlb.info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
(971) 673-0198
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
800 NE Oregon St, Suite 407
Portland, OR 97232
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| Website Information: |
http://www.otlb.state.or.us/ |
