An applicant for an occupational therapist license or occupational therapy assistant license, other than an applicant who is a graduate of a school of occupational therapy that is located outside the United States, shall submit

1. (1) a completed application on the form prescribed by the board;
2. (2) the fees established in 12 AAC 02.320;
3. (3) verification of the applicant's licensure status sent directly to the department from each jurisdiction where the applicant holds or has ever held a license to practice occupational therapy, one of which must indicate a current license in good standing; each verification from each jurisdiction where the applicant holds or has ever held a license must include an explanation of any disciplinary actions taken against the licensee;
4. (4) a signed letter of professional reference sent directly to the department on a form provided by the department from a physician, instructor, supervisor, or official of the applicant's occupational therapy school;
5. (5) proof of initial certification sent directly to the department from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as evidence of having met the requirements of AS 08.84.030(b);

6. (6) verification that, during the 24 months immediately before the date the application is received by the department, the applicant

   1. (A) performed at least 60 hours of occupational therapy service; the verification of at least 60 hours of occupational therapy service must be sent directly to the department on a form provided by the department from the agency or source;
   2. (B) passed the NBCOT examination; or
   3. (C) satisfactorily completed an internship of 150 hours approved by the board; the verification must be sent directly to the department on a form provided by the department from the agency or source; and
7. (7) the jurisprudence questionnaire prepared by the board covering the provisions of AS 08.84 and this chapter.

(Eff. 9/26/91, Register 119; am 5/21/97, Register 142; am 2/17/2002, Register 161; am 8/23/2003, Register 167; am 7/21/2006, Register 179; am 10/18/2007, Register 184; am 8/18/2013, Register 207; am 1/17/2016, Register 217)

Authority: AS 08.84.010, AS 08.84.030, AS 08.84.060, AS 08.84.120