LAC 46:XLV.1939. Permit Pending Examination; Reexamination; Renewal

A. The board shall issue a temporary permit to practice occupational therapy to an applicant who has completed the academic and supervised field work experience requirements specified under §1907 of this Chapter and has applied for and is waiting examination or examination results. The temporary permit shall be valid for three months and is non-renewable. B. An occupational therapy practitioner holding a temporary permit issued under this Section may practice occupational therapy only under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist licensed by the board, who shall provide such direct supervision for not less than 50 percent of the temporarily permitted OTP’s assigned caseload which is seen in conjunction with the supervising OT on a weekly basis. 1. An occupational therapy assistant holding a temporary permit under this Section shall practice under the supervision of no more than two licensed occupational therapists.