West Virginia - Apply for an Occupational Therapy Licence

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Procedure

Step – 1 Course

1. Before applying for an Occupational Therapy Licence, Graduates must have a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. The program must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
2. The applicant can check the program details at the following link link
3. Also, the applicant needs to get an experience in the field.
4. Occupational therapy programs typically include supervised fieldwork or clinical rotations.
5. Completion of the required fieldwork hours is essential for eligibility to apply for a license.
6. Complete the required number of supervised hours. Most states require several thousand hours of supervised experience under the guidance of a licensed.

Step – 2 Examination

1. Graduates must pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam.
2. This exam assesses the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level occupational therapy practice.

Step – 3 Licensure Examination

1. The examination evaluates your clinical skills and ability to perform occupation therapy procedures.
2. To apply for the American Occupational Therapy Association examination, the applicant has to use the following link link
3. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Create Account” button.
4. Enter all the details with the captcha code and click the “Create Account” button.
5. Now the applicant has to log in with the User name and password and click the “Login” button.
6. Enter all the details in the application form.
7. Also, check the date and time for the exam and click the “Submit” button.

Step - 4

1. After completing the exam successfully, the applicant has to get a license from the respective college.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned branch officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will get the dental license through the mail.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Education and experience credentials
• Proof of identity (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Occupational Therapy Education Documentation
• National Certification Documentation
• Background Check and Fingerprinting
• Letter of recommendation
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

American Occupational Therapy Association
6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Email - [email protected].
Phone - 1-800-SAY-AOTA (729-2682) and pressing 0. Non-members can call 301-652-6611.
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for applying for an Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the United States vary from state to state. However, in general, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Education: You must have a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree from an accredited OT education program.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam: You must pass the NBCOT exam.
• Experience: You may need to have some clinical experience before you can apply for an OT license. This experience can be gained through an internship or residency program.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Mailing address
• School details
• Citizenship identity number
• Education qualification
• Work experience
• Examination result
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• An Occupational Therapy (OT) license is a document that allows a person to practice occupational therapy in the United States.
• The requirements for obtaining an OT license vary from state to state, but in general, you will need to have a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree from an accredited OT education program, pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, and have some clinical experience.

Information which might help

• For more information link

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External Links

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Others

• Having an OT license allows you to practice occupational therapy in the United States. This means that you can assess and treat individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities. You can also help people with injuries or illnesses regain their independence and function.