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NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.40 - Licensure required for practice of athletic training.

45:9-37.40 Licensure required for practice of athletic training.  6. a. Beginning on the effective date of P.L.2001, c.156, it shall be unlawful for any person, other than an athletic trainer licensed pursuant to P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) to practice athletic training in this State unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of this act. Nothing in this act, however, shall prohibit any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he is licensed. b. This act shall not prohibit: a candidate for licensure as an athletic trainer from accumulating the mandated number of hours of supervised clinical experience under the direction of a licensed athletic trainer; a student enrolled in a school or educational program of athletic training approved by the board from performing acts of athletic training incidental to the course of study, if the performance is under the direction of a licensed athletic trainer; a student in any educational program in the healing arts approved or accredited under the laws of this State from carrying out prescribed courses of study; a person employed by any agency, bureau or division of the federal government from discharging his official duties; or a person in connection with employment as an athletic trainer by a nonresident athlete, educational institution or recognized athletic organization temporarily visiting in this State, from practicing athletic training for a period not to exceed 90 days in one calendar year provided he is lawfully permitted to work as an athletic trainer in the state of residence of his employer. c. The provisions of this act are not intended to limit the activities of persons legitimately engaged in the administration of nontherapeutic baths, massage and normal exercise. L.1984, c.203, s.6; amended 1989, c.169, s.1; 2001, c.156, s.4; 2007, c.323, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.41 - Physical therapy for reimbursement, licensing required

45:9-37.41. Physical therapy for reimbursement, licensing required  An athletic trainer may not practice or be employed by any individual or entity in order to do physical therapy procedures for reimbursement unless licensed in accordance with the "Physical Therapist Licensing Act of 1983," P.L.1983, c.296 (C.45:9-37.11 et seq.).  L.1984,c.203,s.7; amended 1989,c.169,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.42 - Qualifications for licensure as athletic trainer

45:9-37.42. Qualifications for licensure as athletic trainer  8. An applicant for licensure as an athletic trainer shall submit evidence to the board, in the form the board may prescribe, that the applicant: a. Is 18 years of age or older; b. Is of good moral character and does not engage in the habitual use of alcohol, narcotics or other habit forming drugs; c. Is a graduate of a high school approved by the Department of Education or has obtained equivalent education acceptable to the board; and d. Has met the athletic training curriculum requirements of a college or university approved by the board and provides proof of graduation or has successfully completed a program of baccalaureate education and training and experience approved by the board and provides proof of its completion. The board, in establishing, altering or amending the standards for approving curricula and courses of study in institutions which grant baccalaureate degrees and which are accredited by a regional accreditation agency recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education shall consult with the Department of Education and the advisory committee. The board, in establishing, altering, or amending the standards for approving programs of baccalaureate education and training and experience shall consult with the advisory committee. Both the curriculum and the program shall include courses of study in the biophysical sciences for the use of physical agents and medical-surgical techniques as related to athletics. L.1984,c.203,s.8; amended 1989, c.169, s.3; 2001, c.156, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.43 - Examination for licensing as athletic trainer.

45:9-37.43 Examination for licensing as athletic trainer.  9. An applicant who complies with the qualifications for licensure shall successfully complete the examination administered by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., its successor organization, or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the board. The examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences that are pertinent to athletic training, emergency care of the injured individual and principles of injury evaluation and conditioning, including the use of various physical modalities and exercise techniques. The examination shall be administered within the State no less than once each year at a time and place the board shall designate. L.1984, c.203, s.9; amended 1989, c.169, s.4; 2001, c.156, s.6; 2007, c.323, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.44 - Issuance of license

45:9-37.44. Issuance of license  10. On payment to the board of the application fee as provided in section 14 of this act, and upon approval of the application, the board shall issue a license to any person who successfully passes the examination provided in section 9 of this act. L.1984,c.203,s.10; amended 1989, c.169, s.5; 2001, c.156, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.45 - Licensure without examination, conditions.

45:9-37.45 Licensure without examination, conditions.  11. On payment to the board of the application fee as provided in section 14 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.48), and upon approval of a written application or application for renewal, as the case may be, on forms provided by the board, the board shall issue, without examination, a license to any person who: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.156). b. Is licensed, certified or registered as an athletic trainer in any other state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, if the requirements for licensure, certification or registration were at the time of the applicant's licensure, certification or registration equivalent to or in excess of the requirements of this act at the date of application for the license as shall be determined by the board in consultation with the committee; or c. Is employed in or is a resident of this State and presents evidence of being certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification, Inc., or its successor organization, as an athletic trainer; or d. Is licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) and makes a timely application for renewal, as determined by the board, prior to the expiration of his biennial license.  L.1984, c.203, s.11; amended 1989, c.169, s.6; 2001, c.156, s.8; 2007, c.323, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.46 - License required to use certain titles, designations.

45:9-37.46 License required to use certain titles, designations.  12. No person shall use the words "athletic trainer" or "licensed athletic trainer" or the letters "AT" or "LAT" unless licensed pursuant to P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.). L.1984, c.203, s.12; amended 2001, c.156, s.9; 2007, c.323, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.48 - Application fee, expiration, renewal of license.

45:9-37.48 Application fee, expiration, renewal of license.  14. Each initial application under P.L.1984,c.203 (C.45:9-37.35 et seq.) shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the board. Licensure shall expire biennially on January 31 and shall be renewed upon application and payment of a fee as prescribed by the board. If the fee is not paid by that date the license shall automatically expire. A license which has expired may, within three years of its expiration date, be renewed on payment to the board of the prescribed reinstatement fee for each year or part thereof during which the license was ineffective and a restoration fee as prescribed by the board. After the three-year period, the license may be renewed only by complying with the provisions of this act regarding initial licensure and presenting proof of current certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification or its successor organization. L.1984, c.203, s.14; amended 2001, c.156, s.11; 2007, c.323, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.48a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.48a - Continuing education requirement for athletic trainer.

45:9-37.48a Continuing education requirement for athletic trainer.  6. a. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require each person licensed as an athletic trainer, as a condition for biennial license renewal pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.48), to complete 24 credits of continuing athletic trainer education, which shall include a specific number of credits of instruction on topics related to concussions and head injuries, as determined by the State Board of Medical Examiners. b. The board shall: (1) establish standards for continuing athletic trainer education, including the subject matter and content of courses of study; and (2) accredit education programs offering credit toward continuing athletic trainer education requirements or recognize national or State organizations that may accredit education programs. c. Each hour of an educational course or program shall be equivalent to one credit of continuing athletic trainer education. d. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing athletic trainer education on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness or disability, retirement of license, or other good cause. A waiver shall apply only to the current biennial renewal period at the time of board issuance. e. The board shall not require completion of continuing athletic trainer education credits for any licensure period commencing within 12 months of the effective date of this section. f. The board shall require completion of athletic trainer education credits on a pro-rated basis for any registration period commencing more than 12 months but less than 24 months from the effective date of this section. g. Prior to license renewal, each licensee shall submit to the board proof of completion of the required number of hours of continuing athletic trainer education. L.2010, c.94, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.48b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.48b - Continuing education for athletic trainers.

45:9-37.48b Continuing education for athletic trainers.  9. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing athletic trainer education required of each person licensed as an athletic trainer, as a condition of biennial renewal pursuant to section 14 of P.L.1984, c.203 (C.45:9-37.48), include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing athletic trainer education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 6 of P.L.2010, c.94 (C.45:9-37.48a), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so. L.2017, c.341, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.49 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.49 - Refusal to issue, suspension, revocation of license

45:9-37.49. Refusal to issue, suspension, revocation of license  15. The board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person, or may impose any other disciplinary sanction pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). L.1984,c.203,s.15; amended 2001, c.156, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.50 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.50 - Supersession of inconsistent laws

45:9-37.50. Supersession of inconsistent laws  All laws and parts thereof dealing with athletic training inconsistent with this act are superseded to the extent of their inconsistency. L.1984, c. 203, s. 16, eff. Dec. 4, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.51 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.51 - Short title

45:9-37.51. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Occupational Therapy Licensing Act."  L.1993,c.85,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.52 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.52 - Findings, declarations on regulating occupational therapy services

45:9-37.52. Findings, declarations on regulating occupational therapy services  2. The Legislature finds and declares that it is necessary to regulate persons offering occupational therapy services to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the public from incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to guarantee the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of those services.  L.1993,c.85,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.54 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.54 - Occupational Therapy Advisory Council

45:9-37.54. Occupational Therapy Advisory Council  4. There is established in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety an Occupational Therapy Advisory Council appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, which shall serve as an advisory body to the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. The council shall consist of seven members who are residents of the State, four of whom shall be licensed occupational therapists having at least five years of experience in occupational therapy in this State immediately preceding appointment, one of whom shall be a licensed occupational therapy assistant having at least five years of experience in occupational therapy in this State immediately preceding appointment, and two of whom shall be public members. The first occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant members shall be qualified for licensure pursuant to the provisions of this act.  Except for those first appointed, members shall serve for a term of three years. Each member shall hold office until the appointment of his successor. A vacancy in the office of any member shall be filled for the unexpired term only. The initial appointment to the council shall be two members for terms of one year, two members for terms of two years, and three members for terms of three years. No member shall serve more than two successive terms.  The Governor may remove any council member for misconduct, incompetency or neglect of duty after providing the council member with a written statement of charges and an opportunity for a hearing thereon.  L.1993,c.85,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.55 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.55 - Oath; officers; meetings

45:9-37.55. Oath; officers; meetings  5. The members of the council, before entering the discharge of their duties, and within 30 days after their appointment, shall take and subscribe to an oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State for the faithful performance of their duties and file the oath with the Secretary of State. The members of the council shall annually elect from their number a chairman and a vice-chairman each of whom shall hold office for one year and until a successor is elected and qualified.  Regular meetings of the council shall be held at such times and places as it prescribes and special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or the director. At least two regular meetings shall be held each year.  L.1993,c.85,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.56 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.56 - Provision of facilities, personnel; reimbursement for expenses

45:9-37.56. Provision of facilities, personnel; reimbursement for expenses  6. The Attorney General shall provide the director with such facilities and personnel as shall be required for the proper administration of this act and may authorize reimbursement of the members of the council for their actual expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members of the council.  L.1993,c.85,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.57 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.57 - Powers of director

45:9-37.57. Powers of director  7. In addition to such other powers and duties as the director may possess by law, the director shall:  a. Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this act and delegate, at the director's discretion, to the council one or more of the director's powers or duties authorized pursuant to this act;  b. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure under this act as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and administer or approve in consultation with the council the examinations for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and issue a license to each qualified applicant;  c. Investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this act;  d. Establish standards relating to professional conduct, qualifications for professional licensure, ethical standards, and disciplinary proceedings;  e. Maintain a record of every occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant licensed in this State, their places of business, places of residence and the date and number of their licenses;  f. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the director shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers, or records;  g. Do any and all things which may be appropriate to achieve the objectives contemplated by this act.  L.1993,c.85,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.58 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.58 - Notification of practitioners

45:9-37.58. Notification of practitioners  8. Within 90 days of the effective date of this act, the director shall make reasonable efforts to notify all occupational therapy practitioners currently practicing in this State of the provisions of this act and the requirement for licensure under the act by sending notice to all licensed health care facilities and to appropriate trade associations.  L.1993,c.85,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.59 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.59 - Licensing required for occupational therapists

45:9-37.59. Licensing required for occupational therapists  9. a. No person shall practice occupational therapy, whether or not compensation is received or expected, or represent himself as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, unless the person holds a valid license to practice in this State.  b. Only an individual may be licensed to practice occupational therapy within the State. No firm, partnership, association or corporation may advertise or otherwise offer to provide or convey the impression that it is providing occupational therapy services unless an individual holding a current valid license pursuant to the provisions of this act shall be rendering the occupational therapy services.  L.1993,c.85,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.60 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.60 - Construction of act

45:9-37.60. Construction of act  10. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to prevent the following provided that no word, letter, abbreviation, insignia, sign, card or device is used to convey the impression that the person rendering the service is a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant:  a. Any person licensed to practice in this State under any other law from engaging in the practice for which he is licensed;  b. Any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the federal government, if the person provides occupational therapy services solely under the direction or control of the organization by which he is employed;  c. Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program if the pursuit is part of a supervised course of study and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates status as a student or trainee;  d. Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of sections 11 and 12 of this act, if the activities and the services are a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of those sections;  e. Any person performing occupational therapy services in this State if those services are performed for no more than 60 days in a calendar year in association with an occupational therapist licensed pursuant to this act provided that the person is regulated by the laws of another state which has regulatory requirements which are equivalent to those of this State.  L.1993,c.85,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:9-37.61 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:9-37.61 - Requirements for licensure as occupational therapist

45:9-37.61. Requirements for licensure as occupational therapist  11. To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:  a. Be at least 18 years of age; b. Be of good moral character; c. Present evidence to the director of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the director, in consultation with the council, and accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy or other nationally recognized programmatic accrediting agency;  d. Submit to the director evidence of having successfully completed at least 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience approved by the educational institution at which the applicant completed the occupational therapy educational program; and  e. Successfully complete an examination administered or approved by the director, in consultation with the council, to determine the applicant's competence to practice occupational therapy.  L.1993,c.85,s.11.