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NY S02935
Bill
Status
8/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth LaValle
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AI Summary
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Licensed occupational therapists must complete 36 hours of continuing competency learning activities per triennial registration period, with at least 24 hours in areas pertinent to occupational therapy practice scope.
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Licensed occupational therapy assistants must complete 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.
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Occupational therapists and assistants are exempt from continuing competency requirements during their first triennial registration period and may receive adjustments for health reasons, military duty, or other good cause.
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Mandatory continuing competency fees of $45 for occupational therapists and $25 for occupational therapy assistants must be paid in addition to triennial registration fees.
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Sponsors of approved learning activities must pay a $900 application fee for a three-year permit and $900 for each three-year renewal; the Department may issue conditional registration to licensees who fail to meet requirements but agree to make up deficiencies.
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
APPROVAL MEMO.12
8/17/2012