§ 148B.5 — Requirements for licensure

Iowa § 148B.5

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title IV: PUBLIC HEALTH
• Ch. 148B: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational
therapy assistant must file a written application on forms provided by the board, showing to
the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the following requirements:
1. Successful completion of the academic requirements of an educational program in
occupational therapy recognized by the board.
a. For an occupational therapist, the program must be one accredited by the accreditation
councilforoccupationaltherapyeducationoftheAmericanoccupationaltherapyassociation.
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b. For an occupational therapy assistant, the program must be one approved by the
American occupational therapy association.
2. Successful completion of a period of supervised field work experience at a recognized
educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where
the applicant met the academic requirements.
a. For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six months of supervised field work
experience is required.
b. For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of two months of supervised field
work experience is required.
3. Pass an examination, either in electronic or written form, satisfactory to the board and
in accordance with rules.

Legislative History

[C81, §148B.5]