(1) Each applicant for licensure pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be examined by a written examination which tests his or her knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy and occupational therapy theory and practice including, but not limited to, professional skills and judgment in the utilization of occupational therapy techniques and methods and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice. The board shall approve the examination and establish standards for acceptable performance. The board may choose a nationally standardized occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant entry-level examination.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-2520

  • Board: means the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2505
  • 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
  • Occupational therapy assistant: means a person holding a current license to assist in the practice of occupational therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2512

(2) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine.

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