Wyo. Code R. 083-0001-2
Effective Date: 05/16/2001 to 08/15/2018
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 083.0001.2.05162001
Section 1. Initial License . The applicant shall submit:
Section 2. Examination Requirements for Licensure . The Board shall:
Section 3. Continuing Education . Continuing education requirements may be fulfilled through inservice, coursework, conference or workshop attendance, presentation, or other means as deemed adequate by the Board. The applicant shall submit with application for renewal:
(c) A short statement of the relevance of the conference topic to the practice of occupational therapy.
(a) An applicant who is currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in another jurisdiction and who meets the requirements for licensure by endorsement may obtain a temporary license while the application is being processed by the Board. The temporary license shall be in effect until a permanent license is issued by the Board, but not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of issuance.
(b) To request a temporary license, the applicant shall submit to the Board the application, application fee and temporary license fee, and a copy of the current license held in another jurisdiction. Prior to permanent license being issued, a temporary licensee shall submit the appropriate license fee.
(a) An applicant who is currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in another jurisdiction whose standards for licensure or regulation are equivalent to or at least as stringent as requirements established by the Act may apply for licensure by endorsement.
(b) The applicant shall:
(i) Be required to fulfill all requirements for licensure by endorsement, as stated in W.S. 33-40-108.
(ii) Submit the application and fee for licensure by endorsement to the Board;
(iii) Procure verification of licensure from each jurisdiction in which the applicant has held a license. This form is to be mailed directly to the Board from the offices of each jurisdiction.
(a) A limited permit may be granted to an applicant to practice occupational therapy under the general supervision of an licensed occupational therapist. This per- mit shall expire six (6) months after issuance or when the applicant is issued a license under W.S. 33-40-109, whichever occurs first.
(b) Applicants who may seek a limited permit are:
(i) Persons whose license has been on inactive status for more than five years and who have not practiced occupational therapy for five (5) years.
(ii) Persons who have not practiced occupational therapy for more than five years.
(iii) Persons who have graduated from an accredited program and have completed all fieldwork requirements and have applied for the next certification exam, or are awaiting results.
(c) The limited permit may be renewed once.
(a) The Board shall mail a renewal notice and an application for renewal of licensure to active licensees at their address of record on or before May first (1st) of the renewal period and issue a renewal license when the licensee has met all of the requirements for renewal.
(b) License renewal applications shall be postmarked no later than June first (1st) in order to meet the August first (1st) renewal deadline without penalty.
(c) A licensee shall meet the following requirements for renewal:
(i) Submission of a completed application for renewal.
(ii) Payment of the prescribed fee.
(iii) Proof of completion of acceptable continuing education activities as defined in the Rules. Proof shall include:
(A) Dates of continuing education; and
(B) Number of contact hours or Continuing Education Units.
(C) Statement of relevance to occupational therapy.
Section 8. Inactive Status . While the license is held in inactive status, the licensee shall not present him or herself as a licensed occupational therapy provider in the State of Wyoming. A licensee may apply for inactive status by submitting a request in writing to the Board which shall include:
Section 9. Reactivation .
(a) A licensee whose license is in inactive status for less than five (5) years may apply for reactivation and shall:
(b) For reactivation after more than a five (5) year inactive status the requirements of a Limited Permit may apply at the discretion of the Board.
Section 10. Relicensure .
(a) A licensee who has failed to renew a license for up to one (1) year may apply for relicensure and shall meet the following requirements:
(b) A licensee who has failed to renew a license for more than one year shall be treated as a new applicant pursuant to W.S. 33-40-106, shall be required to pay applicable fees.
(c) If an applicant has not practiced Occupational Therapy for more than five (5) years the applicant shall be treated as a new application pursuant to W.S. 33-40-106, shall be required to pay applicable fees., and the requirements of a Limited Permit may apply at the discretion of the Board.
Section 11. Reinstatement . A licensee who has had a license revoked by the Board may apply for reinstatement no less than one (1) year after the date of revocation shall:
(a) Submit evidence that just cause for reinstatement exists; and
(b) Submit the application and non refundable fee for reinstatement to the Board;
and
(c) Submit evidence of meeting the requirements for Annual Renewal of License.
Section 12. Verification of Licensure to Another Jurisdiction. Upon receipt of a written request for verification of licensure and the required administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00), the Board shall provide the information to the jurisdiction specified by the licensee.
Section 13. Registration for Temporary Practice Status. Any person providing occupational therapy services in Wyoming for no more than forty-five (45) days in a calendar year, in association with another occupational therapist licensed in Wyoming shall submit to the Board:
(a) Proof of compliance with 33-40-104, (a) and (b).
(b) Registration for Temporary Practice Status form; and
(c) Signed agreement provided by the Board and signed by the associated licensed occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant.
Section 14. Change of Name and/or Address.
(a) A licensee shall promptly notify the Board of any changes in name or address in writing.
(i) Upon receipt of a copy of a legal document indicating name change (i.e. marriage certificate, divorce papers, etc.) duplicate certificate fee of ten dollars ($10.00) and the original certificate issued, the licensee shall be reissued a certificate with the current name.
(b) Any correspondence from the Board to the licensee required or permitted under the Act shall be mailed to the last known name and address provided to the Board by the licensee and shall be deemed proper service on the licensee.
(a) A licensee shall promptly notify the Board in writing if a license is lost, stolen or destroyed.
(b) Upon receipt of a notarized statement with the reason for requesting a duplicate certificate and the duplicate certificate fee of ten dollars ($10.00), the licensee shall be reissued a duplicate certificate.
(c) A statement from the Board verifying license status may be sent to an employer, other jurisdiction or any other institution as requested by the licensee.