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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
License Description OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

An occupational therapy assistant assists in the practice of occupational therapy, which may include assisting in the evaluation, treatment and consultation regarding specific occupational therapy services; may teach daily living skills and developing perceptual motor skills, and pre-vocational and vocational abilities, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist licensed in Tennessee.

REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and satisfy the education and examination requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successfully complete the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant approved by the Board of Occupational Therapy and accredited by the Commission on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Occupational Therapy Registration examination administered by The National Board of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). A letter of moral character is required for examination applicants.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two years.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Occupational Therapy Association
4720 Montgomey Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814-3449
Phone: (301) 652-6611
Licensing Agency
Department of Health
Division of Health Related Boards
Division of Health Related Boards
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/10/2023
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