(a)

1. (1) All occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are required to pass an examination approved by the Arkansas State Medical Board for licensure to practice the profession in Arkansas, except as otherwise provided in Arkansas Code § 17-88-103.
2. (2) The Arkansas State Medical Board has adopted for this purpose the examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for the certification of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

3. (3)

   1. (A) For this purpose, the Arkansas State Medical Board shall follow the schedule, format, and acceptable passing scores set by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and its designated agent.
   2. (B) Applicants may obtain their examination scores in accordance with such rules as the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy may establish.

(b) Reexamination.

1. (1) An applicant who fails an examination may make reapplication to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for reexamination accompanied by the prescribed fee.
2. (2) Any applicant who fails or misses three (3) examinations must take additional educational work in the areas of his or her weakness as determined by the Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee before being eligible for reexamination.