1. (a) Continuing competence shall be maintained by applicants who:

   1. (1) Passed the NBCOT examination more than 52 weeks before submitting the application; and
   2. (2) Have not practiced as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant since passing the examination.

2. (b) If more than 52 but fewer than 104 weeks have elapsed since such applicants passed the NBCOT examination, they shall maintain continuing competence by:

   1. (1) Completing 12 hours of professional education in the clinical application of occupational therapy skills; and
   2. (2) Doing so within the 12 months just preceding the submission of their application.

3. (c) If 104 or more weeks have elapsed since such applicants passed the NBCOT examination, they shall maintain continuing competence by:

   1. (1) Completing 24 hours of professional education in the clinical application of occupational therapy skills; and
   2. (2) Doing so within the 24 months just preceding the submission of their application.

Source. #8296, eff 3-1-05; ss by #8894, eff 6-7-07; ss by #10901, eff 7-29-15; ss by #14477, eff 3-13-26, EXPIRES: 3-13-36