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NY A04519

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Canestrari

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed occupational therapists must complete a minimum of 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities per triennial registration period, with at least 24 hours in areas pertinent to occupational therapy scope of practice.

  • Licensed occupational therapy assistants must complete a minimum of 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities per triennial registration period, with at least 24 hours in recognized areas pertinent to their professional scope of practice.

  • Acceptable learning activities include collegiate courses, self-study, mentoring, publications, professional development programs, and other educational activities approved by the Department.

  • A mandatory continuing competency fee of $45 for occupational therapists and $25 for occupational therapy assistants must be paid in addition to the triennial registration fee.

  • Exemptions apply to practitioners during their first triennial registration period, those with documented health issues, those on military active duty, those not engaged in practice, and adjustments may be granted for other good cause.

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to complete continuing competency courses as part of their triennial license renewal; also provides for a mandatory continuing competency fee to be paid at the time of license renewal and which will be in addition to the triennial registration fee.

Last Action

substituted by s2935b

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Ways and Means6/13/2012
Higher Education2/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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