Maine Rules
Maine Regulations
Tennessee Rules
Tennessee Regulations
Maine OT / PT versus
Tennessee OT / PT
100
Types of licensing for OTs in Maine
What is temporary license and permanent license?
100
Supervisor of record
What is a requirement for each occupational therapy assistant and temporary licensee?
100
Be of good moral character
What is one of the qualifications to be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant in Tennessee?
100
The last day of the month in which a licensee's birthday falls.
What is the due date for licensure renewal?
100
Complete, sign and notarize application
What is a requirement of the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy for licensure as an occupational therapy therapist and occupational therapy assistant?
200
Documents that need to be submitted for licensure
What are application form, proof of education form, official academic transcript, character references?
200
No later than 10 days after signature.
What is all supervision forms must be sent to the board?
200
Completion of academic requirements Successful completion of FW Pass NBCOT
What are other qualifications to be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant?
200
Internet and Paper
What are methods of renewal?
200
A recent, passport style photograph taken with the last 12 months of application.
What is another requirement of the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy for licensure as an occupational therapy therapist and occupational therapy assistant?
300
Roles of an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Example, An Occupational Therapy Assistant 1. may assist in the practice of occupational therapy only with the supervision of an occupational therapist;
What are An Occupational Therapy Assistant 1. may assist in the practice of occupational therapy only with the supervision of an occupational therapist; 2. Shall apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning, including reflection and reassessment, in addressing client's needs; 3. May initiate a treatment intervention program only when the client has been evaluated and intervention treatment has been planned by the occupational therapist, and may discharge the client from a treatment intervention program only in collaboration with or after consultation with the occupational therapist; 4. May not perform an evaluation independently, but may contribute to the evaluation process in collaboration or consultation with the occupational therapist; 5. May participate in the screening process by collecting data, such as records, by general observation and/or by conducting a general interview, and may communicate in writing or orally the information gathered to the occupational therapist; 6. May track the need for reassessment, report changes in status that might warrant reassessment or referral, and administer the reassessment under the supervision of the occupational therapist; and 7. Shall immediately discontinue any specific treatment procedure which appears harmful to the client and so notify the supervising occupational therapist. ?
300
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
What is the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice a part of?
300
Request application packet Respond truthfully to every question or request for information Submit all documentation and fees
What are some of the Procedures for Licensure in Tennessee?
300
Proof of twenty-four (24) continued competence credits
What is a requirement for renewal? (Rule 1150.02-12)
300
$85 / $110
What is the fee for an OTA without limited permit ($85) and the fee for an OTA with limited permit ($110) in Tennessee?
400
Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant
What is supervision is a shared responsibility between the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy assistant?
400
March 31st annually
What is the date of license expiration?
400
$85 / $110
What is the application fee for an occupational therapy assistant in Tennessee? Depending on the license / permit applied for.
400
Six (6) weeks
What is the average processing time once the application is complete?
400
Limited Permit in Tennessee
What is a permit issued to individuals who are scheduled to take the NBCOT examination for the first time?
500
Knowledge of the client or occupational therapy services received by the client and the problem being discussed.
What is the supervising occupational therapist practitioner's responsibilities?
500
Beneficence Nonmaleficence Autonomy and Confidentiality Social Justice (section F only) Procedural Justice (excluded sections D, and F) Veracity Fidelity (excluded sections C, D, and G)
What are the Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards according to the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice?
500
Two (2) years
What is the length of time the license is valid?
500
A license or limited permit
What is what you must have before lawfully practicing as an OT or OTA in Tennessee?
500
Declaration of Citizenship
What is a requirement for licensure in Tennessee?