Wyo. Code R. 083-0001-2
Chapter 2: Lic Req - Reg. Occ. Therapists & Cert. Occ. Therapist Ass't.
Effective Date: 04/14/1994 to 05/16/2001
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 083.0001.2.04141994
Section 1. Initial License. The applicant shall submit:
(a) Completed application.
(b) Written verification of certification from AOTCB.
(c) References from two individuals familiar with the applicant which address the applicants character, ability and professional performance in the practice of occupational therapy.
(d) Required fee in the form of a money order or cashiers check.
Section 2. Examination Requirements for Licensure. The Board shall:
(a) Recognize for licensure the Certification Examination for Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) as administered by the AOTCB.
(b) Following examination, recognize achievement of certification from the AOTCB.
(c) Provide, on request, dates and sites of certification exams.
Section 3. Continuing Education. Continuing education requirements may be fulfilled through inservice, coursework, conference or workshop attendance, presentation, publication or other means as deemed adequate by the Board. The applicant shall submit with application for renewal:
(a) A notarized continuing education affidavit form and documentation of attendance verifying sixteen (16) contact hours of continuing education per year. Hours shall be obtained within a three (3) year period, and shall be used only once. This form is available from the Board.
(b) A copy of the conference flyer, agenda or description of conference.
(c) A short statement relating the conference topic to their area of practice.
Section 4. Temporary License by Endorsement.
(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. However a temporary license shall expire 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. 33-40-106.
(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 a licensed occupational therapist. This permit shall expire six (6) months after issuance or when the applicant is issued a license under W.S. 33-40-109, whichever occurs first. The limited permit may be renewed once.
(b) Applicants who may seek a limited permit are:
(i) Persons whose license has been on inactive status for more than five years.
(ii) Persons who have failed to renew a license 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.
(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.
Section 8. Inactive Status. While a license is held in inactive status, the licensee shall not present themselves as licensed occupational therapy providers. A Licensee may apply for inactive status by submitting a request in writing to the Board which shall include:
(a) Effective date;
(b) Notarized signature;
(c) A brief explanation for the request.
Section 9. Reactivation.
(a) A licensee whose license is in inactive status for less than five (5) years may apply for reactivation and shall:
(i) Submit the application and fee for reactivation to the Board; and
(ii) Submit evidence of meeting the requirements as stated in Section 8. of this Chapter;
(b) For reactivation after more than a five (5) year inactive status refer to the requirements of a Limited Permit shall apply.
Section 10. Relicensure.
(a) A Licensee who has failed to renew a license may apply for relicensure and shall meet the following requirements:
(i) Complete all requirements for initial licensure;
(ii) Submit evidence of sixteen (16) hours of acceptable continuing education activities as defined in Chapter II, Section 4.
(iii) Pay the application fee and initial license fee in the form of a money order or cashiers check.
(b) If a Licensee has failed to renew a license for more than five (5) years the requirements of a Limited Permit shall apply.
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;
(b) Submit the application and 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, 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) Verification of licensure in good standing from another jurisdiction which has licensure or regulatory requirements at least as stringent as the requirements established by the Board;
(b) Registration for Temporary Practice Status form; and
(c) Name and address of the associated licensed occupational therapist.
Section 14. Change of Name and/or Address.
(a) A Licensee shall notify the Board of any changes in name or address.
(i) The Licensee shall complete a change of name affidavit form.
(ii) Upon receipt of the completed change of name affidavit form, duplicate certificate fee 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.
Section 15. Duplicate License. (original “a” deleted here)
(a) A Licensee shall notify the Board if a license is lost, stolen or destroyed. (this was originally “b”)
(b) Upon receipt of a notarized statement with the reason for requesting a duplicate certificate and the duplicate certificate fee, 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.