Nebraska Statutes 38-2518. Occupational therapist; license; application; requirements
(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist shall show to the satisfaction of the department that he or she:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-2518
- Association: means a recognized national or state association for occupational therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2504
- Board: means the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2505
- Company: shall include any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint-stock company, joint venture, or association. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Foreign: when applied to corporations shall include all those created by authority other than that of this state. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Occupational therapist: means a person holding a current license to practice occupational therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2509
- Occupational therapy: means the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, or the aging process in order to maximize independent function, prevent further disability, and achieve and maintain health and productivity. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2510
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(a) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the department and accredited by a nationally recognized medical association or nationally recognized occupational therapy association;
(b) Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience at an educational institution approved by the department and where the applicant’s academic work was completed or which is part of a training program approved by such educational institution. A minimum of six months of supervised fieldwork experience shall be required for an occupational therapist; and
(c) Has passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.
(2) In the case of an applicant who has been trained as an occupational therapist in a foreign country, the applicant shall:
(a) Present documentation of completion of an educational program in occupational therapy that is substantially equivalent to an approved program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or by an equivalent accrediting agency as determined by the board;
(b) Present proof of proficiency in the English language; and
(c) Have passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.
(3) Residency in this state shall not be a requirement of licensure. A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association shall not be licensed as an occupational therapist pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.