Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 625-X-3 — Limited Permits

625 Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.01 Limited Permit Required/Application

Except as provided in §34-39-5, any individual desiring a limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant shall obtain a limited permit prior to practicing Occupational Therapy. Any person practicing occupational therapy or engaging in occupational therapy treatment without a valid limited permit who does not qualify for an exemption under §34-39-5, shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in §34-39-15.

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.02 Forms

All applicants for limited permit shall submit to the Board the information requested on the official forms as approved by the Board, which at a minimum shall provide for:

(a) The name, permanent address and telephone number of the applicant;

(b) The business name, business address, phone number, and name of supervisor. Said supervisor must be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Alabama;

(c) A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony offense denominated as such in any state or has been convicted of a misdemeanor or civil violation denominated as such involving an offense of moral turpitude in any state;

(d) A statement as to whether the applicant has been adjudged in a civil suit, in a court of competent jurisdiction, of malpractice or negligence in the practice of occupational therapy;

(e) A statement as to whether the applicant has been issued a license, limited permit or any form of a provisional license as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, and whether said license, limited permit or provisional license as issued by another state has ever been revoked, suspended, probated, or otherwise voided.

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996. Amended: Filed October 15, 1999; effective November 19, 1999.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.03 Completion Of Forms

Applications for limited permits shall be personally completed by the applicant and signed by the applicant under oath with an acknowledgment that the making of a material false statement is subject to denial and/or revocation of a permit. The form and information must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the commencement of practice.

History

• Author: Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• Filed January 7, 1992.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.04 Letters Of Recommendation (Repealed 9/22/96)

(Repealed)

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996. Repealed: Filed August 28, 1996; effective September 22, 1996.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.05 Letter Of Verification

(1) Non-certified applicants must request a letter of verification from their curriculum director of a program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association stating that the applicant has successfully completed educational and field work requirements, and is eligible to take the certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Said verification shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.

(2) Foreign-trained non-certified applicants must request a letter of verification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy stating the applicant has successfully completed educational and field work requirements, and is eligible to take the certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Said verification shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996. Amended: Filed August 28, 1996; effective September 22, 1996.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.06 Letter Of Supervision

Each applicant must submit a letter from the Occupational Therapist supervisor confirming supervision while practicing under the limited permit. Said letter of supervision shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• New Rule: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.07 Expiration Of Limited Permits

Limited permits shall expire 120 days after issuance or upon notification of failure of examination by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy with the exception of those issued for traineeship/perceptorship. Limited permits are not renewable.

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-11.
• Filed January 7, 1992. Amended: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996. Amended: Filed August 28, 1996; effective September 22, 1996. Amended: Filed October 29, 2003; effective December 3, 2003. Amended: Filed May 17, 2013; effective June 21, 2013.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-3-.08 Reentry Therapists/Assistants

Former graduates who have not practiced in the field of occupational therapy within the past 5 years must complete a traineeship/perceptorship.

(1) Applicants must complete all requirements for limited permit as stated in this chapter.

(2) Letter of supervision as stated in 625-X-3-.06 must verify that applicant will receive in-sight supervision by an Alabama licensed occupational therapist with no less than 5 years continuous experience.

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

History

• Author: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-39-7.
• New Rule: Filed December 18, 1995; effective January 22, 1996.