N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 8 § 76.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 76.7 - Requirements for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant

To qualify for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant pursuant to section 7904-a of the Education Law, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

(a) file an application with the department;

(b) complete at least a two-year associate degree program for occupational therapy assistants registered by the department or accredited by a national accreditation agency which is satisfactory to the department, or its equivalent, as determined by the department;

(c) have a minimum of sixteen weeks clinical experience satisfactory to the State board for occupational therapy and in accordance with standards established by a national accreditation agency which is satisfactory to the department;

(d) be at least 18 years of age;

(e) be of good moral character as determined by the department;

(f) pay a fee for an initial license and a fee for each triennial registration period that shall be one half of the fee for initial license and for each triennial registration period established for occupational therapists; and

(g) except as otherwise provided by Education Law section 7907(2), pass an examination acceptable to the department.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 76.7

Amended New York State Register September 28, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 39, eff. 9/28/2016

Amended New York State Register January 25, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Issue 04, eff. 1/25/2017