§ 43-40-08 — Requirements for licensure

An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational
therapy assistant shall file a written application provided by the board, demonstrating to the
satisfaction of the board that the applicant:
1. Is competent.
2. Will adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the board.
3. Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in
occupational therapy recognized by the board.
a. The occupational therapy educational program must be accredited by a national
occupational therapy accrediting agency approved by the board.
b. The occupational therapy assistant educational program must be accredited by a
national occupational therapy accrediting agency approved by the board.
4. Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by
the accredited educational institution where the applicant met the academic
requirements required by a national occupational therapy accrediting agency approved
by the board.
5. Has passed an examination approved by the board.