California Business and Professions Code 2570.5 – (a) A limited permit may be granted to any person who has …
(a) A limited permit may be granted to any person who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter.
(b) A person who meets the qualifications to be admitted to the examination for licensure under this chapter and is waiting to take the examination or awaiting the announcement of the results of the examination, according to the application requirements for a limited permit, may practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant under the direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational therapist duly licensed under this chapter. If that person fails to pass the examination during the initial eligibility period, all privileges under this section shall automatically cease upon due notice to the applicant of that failure and may not be renewed.
Terms Used In California Business and Professions Code 2570.5
- Board: means the California Board of Occupational Therapy. See California Business and Professions Code 2570.2
- Examination: means an entry level examination for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or by another nationally recognized credentialing body. See California Business and Professions Code 2570.2
- Occupational therapist: means an individual who meets the minimum education requirements specified in Section 2570. See California Business and Professions Code 2570.2
- Occupational therapy assistant: means an individual who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, who is in good standing as determined by the board, and based thereon, who is qualified to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under this chapter, and who works under the appropriate supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. See California Business and Professions Code 2570.2
- Person: means an individual, partnership, unincorporated organization, or corporation. See California Business and Professions Code 2570.2
(c) A limited permit shall be subject to other requirements set forth in rules adopted by the board.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 28.5. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)