- (1) Under Subsections 58-1-308(1) and 58-42b-303(1), the renewal date for the two-year renewal cycle for licensees under Title 58, Chapter 42a, Occupational Therapy Practice Act, is established in Section R156-1-308a.
- (2) Renewal and reinstatement procedures shall be in accordance with Sections R156-1-308a through R156-1-308l, except as provided in Subsection (3).
(3) Under Subsection 58-1-308(5)(a)(ii)(B) and except as in Subsections 58-1-308(6)(b) and (7), an applicant whose licensure was active and in good standing when it expired may apply for reinstatement of licensure between two years and five years after the date of expiration if the applicant meets the following practice re-entry requirements:
(a) the applicant shall:
- (i) submit an application demonstrating compliance with each requirement and condition of license renewal;
- (ii) pay all license renewal and reinstatement fees for the current renewal period; and
- (iii) submit evidence of completion of qualified continuing professional education for each renewal period during which the license was expired;
- (b) if not previously completed, the applicant shall submit to and pass a criminal background check under Section 58-1-301.5; and
(c) if the applicant has been out of practice more than two years but less than five years, the applicant shall:
(i) meet with the Board to evaluate the applicant's:
- (A) qualifications for licensure; and
- (B) ability to safely and competently practice occupational therapy; and
- (ii) comply with each additional licensure requirement or condition considered necessary by the Division in collaboration with the Board to protect the public and ensure that the applicant is currently competent to engage in the profession.
KEY: licensing, occupational therapy, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant
Date of Last Change: December 23, 2025
Notice of Continuation: September 25, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-42a-101