Section 4755:1-3-02 - Waivers; exemptions for continuing educationThe occupational therapy section may grant waivers of the continuing education requirements or extensions of time within which to fulfill these requirements not to exceed two calendar years in cases involving disability, illness, or undue hardship.
(A) To apply for a waiver or extension due to undue hardship, the licensee shall submit a request to the section describing the hardship no later than April first of the renewal year through eLicense Ohio or its successor licensing system.(B) To apply for a waiver or extension due to disability or illness, the licensee shall submit the waiver form to the occupational therapy section no later than April first of the renewal year. This submission shall also include documentation signed by a licensed medical professional overeeing the individual's care verifying that the licensee suffers from a disability or illness.(C) The deadlines in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule may be waived at the discretion of the occupational therapy section. Replaces: 4755-9-02
Ohio Admin. Code 4755:1-3-02
Effective: 11/9/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/01/2027
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4755.06
Rule Amplifies: 4755.10
Prior Effective Dates: 05/15/1991, 08/21/2000, 07/01/2004