15 MAC Pt. 19, R. 8.4.1

Licensure Requirements: An applicant for a regular license as an occupational therapist or

Year: 2026Length: 165 wordsOfficial source

Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 19, R. 8.4.1

Licensure Requirements: An applicant for a regular license as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall submit to the Department, verified by oath, written evidence in form and content satisfactory to the Department that the applicant: 1. is of good moral character; 2. has been awarded a degree from an education program recognized by the Board; 3. has successfully completed a supervised field experience; a. for an occupational therapist, as reflected in the current accrediting standards; b. for an occupational therapy assistant, as reflected in the current accrediting standards; 4. has passed an examination approved by the Department; and 5. has paid the required fee(s). 6. For an occupational therapist, the program shall be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association, or, the board-recognized accrediting body. 7. For an occupational therapy assistant, the program shall be approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association, or the board-recognized accrediting body.
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