Occupational Therapist Assistant

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Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Occupational therapy assistants provide treatment according to a plan developed by or in collaboration with a licensed occupational therapist. They must work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or a licensed physician.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department
NYS Education Department
Board
State Board for Occupational Therapy
Address
89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234
Last updated
February 14, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is New York's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with State Board for Occupational Therapy — see the issuing body section above.

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