Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Required
Occupational Therapist Assistants are licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the frequent and regular supervision by or with consultation with an occupational therapist, whose license is in good standing. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age. 2) Must be of good moral character. 3) Must have satisfactorily completed training and graduated with an associate level degree in occupational therapy from an approved American Occupational Therapy Association program. 4) Must complete a minimum of two months of supervised field work. 5) Must successfully pass the examination conducted by the board. 6) Must complete a criminal background check. 7) Must present indisputable identification. Written examination required. Application for License fee: $50.00, License Renewal fee: $65.00 (annual), Late Renewal fee: $25.00
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Background check
- Background check required
- Military and veterans
- A temporary license available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Issuing body
- Department
- Arkansas Department of Health
- Board
- Arkansas State Medical Board
- Address
- 1401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 340 Little Rock, AR 72201
- Phone
- (501) 296-1802
- Agency website
- www.armedicalboard.org
- Last updated
- June 28, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant 31-2011.00
Source and verification
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