How do I self-report CE
Important Information for OTs and OTAs
The Board has become aware that many individuals are not aware of the requirement to report misdemeanors or felonies to the Board within ten (10) working days after the charge is filed. This is most likely due to the fact that this requirement is part of the general professional requirements and therefore is not specifically spelled out in our statutes. To assure that everyone is aware of this statute the Board is providing the citation below.
32-3208. Criminal charges; mandatory reporting requirements; civil penalty
- A health professional who has been charged with a misdemeanor
Income-Related Fee Waivers
If your previous year's income was below 200% of the Federal poverty level, you may qualify for a fee waiver.
Please note: When submitting an Application Fee Waiver Form, you are still required to complete the online licensing application up to the PAYMENT PENDING screen. Once completed, please email the Application Fee Waiver Form to [email protected]. Once the Application Fee Waiver Form is processed, you will receive a follow-up email indicating the decision.
IF YOUR FEE WAIVER IS APPROVED, YOU WILL STILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE OF
Multiple Licenses
New Legislation
Effective September 13, 2013, SB 1105 will take effect. SB 1105 amends sections 32-3401, 32-3402, 32-3404, 32-3423, 32-3441 and 32-3442, Arizona Revised Statutes; amends title 32, chapter 34, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 32-3446; relating to the board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
UPDATE FOM THE OT LICENSURE COMPACT COMMITTEE (OTCC):
The Occupational Therapy Compact Commission (OTCC) welcomes your public comments regarding the “Draft OTCC Rule on FBI CBC.” Please click the link for instructions regarding how to submit your public comments. The draft rule is attached to the instructions.
The public comment period is from May 1 – May 30, 2024. Please submit comments by 4:00p.m. CST on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
*FBI CBC = Federal Bureau of Investigations Criminal Background Checks
The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact allows eligible licensed occupational
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OT Non-Discrimination Policy
Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
Interventions to support occupations including but not limited to physical agent modalities (PAMs), mechanical modalities, dry needling, instrument-assisted modalities, and other techniques are used by Occupational Therapy Practitioners in preparation for, or concurrently with occupations and activities or interventions that ultimately enhance a client’s engagement in occupation.
Interventions to support occupations may not be entry-level skills and may require advanced training and/or certification. New treatment techniques and interventions are routinely developed based on currently
Privacy Policy
All State of Arizona WEB sites are required to contain a Privacy Policy Statement to inform you about the information that could be collected online as a result of visiting or requesting a service, how that information will be used, and what steps are being taken to ensure the security of customer data. Your rights to privacy are of utmost importance to the State of Arizona in building trust and confidence when conducting business through the Internet.
Regulation Rollback
We were asked by Governor Ducey’s Office to provide the following information:
“Regulation Rollback” is a strategic step in our state’s ongoing work to make Arizona the best state in the nation for businesses and consumers alike.
We’ve made great progress in growing our economy and streamlining state government over the past two years. We still have a lot of work to do to make sure outdated regulations aren’t slowing us down.
No longer will regulations remain in place “just because they’re on the books and nobody’s bothered to change them.”
“Regulation Rollback” is offering a new
Right to Petition Rules, Agency Practice, Substantive Policy Statement, or Licensing Requirement
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1033, any person may file a petition with the Governor's Regulatory Review Council for review of a final rule based on the person's belief that the final rule does not meet the requirements of A.R.S. $ 41-1030. A person may also petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council to request review of an existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or regulatory requirement that is not specifically authorized by statute pursuant to title 32 based on the person's belief that the existing agency practice, substantive policy statement, final rule or