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26 V.S.A. § 3354
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3354. Advisor appointees

§ 3354. Advisor appointees|(a) The Secretary shall appoint two occupational therapists or an occupational therapist and an occupational therapy assistant to serve as advisors in matters relating to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. They shall be appointed as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129b and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. One of the initial appointments shall be for less than a three-year term.(b) Appointees shall have at least three years of experience as an occupational therapist during the period immediately preceding appointment and shall be actively practicing occupational therapy in Vermont and remain in good standing during incumbency.(c) The Director shall seek the advice of the occupational therapists appointed under this section in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. These members shall be entitled to compensation and necessary expenses in the amount provided in 32 V.S.A. § 1010 for attendance at any meeting called by the Director for this purpose. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1; amended 2007, No. 29, § 51.)
26 V.S.A. § 3355
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3355. Eligibility

§ 3355. Eligibility|(a) To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist, an applicant:  (1) shall have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapists accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or its predecessor or successor organizations; (2) shall have successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the requirements set forth in subdivision (1) of this subsection; and (3) shall pass an examination as provided in section 3357 of this title.   (b) To be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant, an applicant:  (1) shall have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or its predecessor or successor organizations; (2) shall have successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the requirements set forth in subdivision (1) of this subsection; and (3) shall pass an examination as provided in section 3357 of this title.   (c) Occupational therapist applicants must complete a minimum of 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience or satisfy any generally-recognized past standards that identified minimum fieldwork requirements at the time of graduation.(d) Occupational therapy assistant applicants must complete a minimum of 16 weeks of supervised fieldwork experience or satisfy any generally-recognized past standards that identified minimum fieldwork requirements at the time of graduation. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1; amended 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 36, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 3356
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3356. Application

§ 3356. Application|To apply for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, a person shall apply to the Director on a form furnished by the Director. The application shall be accompanied by payment of the specified fee and evidence of eligibility as requested by the Director. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1; amended 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 37, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 3357
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3357. Examination

§ 3357. Examination|(a) Written examinations shall be conducted under this chapter by a nationally recognized credentialing body approved by the Director. Examinations shall be conducted at least twice a year, except that examinations need not be conducted when no one has applied to be examined.(b) Examinations administered and the procedures of administration shall be fair and reasonable and shall be designed and implemented to ensure that all applicants are granted licensure if they demonstrate that they possess the minimal occupational qualifications that are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. The examination shall not be designed or implemented for the purpose of limiting the number of licensees. The Director, with the advice of the advisor appointees, shall establish, by rule, fixed criteria for passing the examination that shall apply to all persons taking the examination.(c) The Director shall administer a written examination on the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy techniques and methods. Before selecting the examination, the Director shall consult the advisor appointees.(d) The Director may authorize the use of independent testing services or others to assist in the administration of written examinations. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1; amended 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 38, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 3358
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3358. Licensure without examination; waiver of educational requirement

§ 3358. Licensure without examination; waiver of educational requirement|(a) The Director may waive the examination requirement if the applicant is an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant regulated under the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, who is in good standing to practice occupational therapy in that state or territory, and, in the opinion of the Director, the standards and qualifications required for regulation of occupational therapy in that state or territory are currently at least equal to those required by this chapter. The Director may not waive any required period of supervised experience.(b) The Director may waive the examination requirement if the applicant is certified prior to July 1, 1993 as a registered occupational therapist (OTR) or certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), if, in the opinion of the Director, the standards and qualifications for such certification are at least equal to those required by this chapter.(c) The Director may waive the educational requirement for licensure as an occupational therapist, if the applicant is recognized as a certified occupational therapist after having qualified for and passed an occupational therapist examination, and the Director determines that the examination so taken meets the requirements of section 3357 of this chapter. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1; amended 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 39, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 3358a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3358a. Temporary licensure without examination

§ 3358a. Temporary licensure without examination|(a) A temporary license without examination for practice under the direction of an occupational therapist licensed in Vermont may be issued to a person who applies for the first time to practice occupational therapy in this State as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant under section 3355 of this title and meets all other qualifications of that section.(b) A temporary license may be issued only for the purpose of allowing a qualified applicant to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant until:  (1) the applicant takes the next examination provided by the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation under section 3357 of this title, and a determination is made of the applicant's qualifications to practice in this State; or (2) the necessary data for licensure without examination under section 3358 of this title is collected and ruled on by the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation.   (c) Temporary licenses shall be issued on payment of the specified fee for a fixed period of time to be determined by the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation, and shall not be renewed except by the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation, subject to proof of an exceptional cause shown by the applicant. (Added 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 40, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 3359
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3359. Renewals

§ 3359. Renewals|(a) Licenses shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee, provided the person applying for renewal completes at least 20 hours of continuing competence requirements, approved by the Director, during the preceding two-year period. The Director, with the advice of the advisor appointees, shall establish, by rule, guidelines and criteria for continuing competence credit. The Director may waive the continuing competence requirement for the initial licensure period.(b) Biennially, the Director shall forward a renewal form to each licensee. Upon receipt of the completed form and the renewal fee, the Director shall issue a new license.(c) Any application for renewal of a license that has expired shall be accompanied by the renewal fee and late fee. A person shall not be required to pay renewal fees for years during which the license was lapsed.(d) The Director may, after notice and opportunity for reinstatement hearing, revoke a person's right to renew licensure if the license has lapsed for five or more years. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1; amended 2001, No. 151 (Adj. Sess.), § 41, eff. June 27, 2002.)
26 V.S.A. § 3362
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 71 - Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants|§ 3362. Professional designation

§ 3362. Professional designation|Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use and incorporation into the title of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant of a professional designation organization. (Added 1993, No. 102, § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 3381
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3381. Definitions

§ 3381. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics" means the national professional organization of dietitians that provides direction and leadership for quality dietetic practice, education, and research. (2) "Certified dietitian" means a person who is certified to practice dietetics under this chapter. (3) "Commission on Dietetic Registration" means the Commission on Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. (4) "Dietetics" means advising and assisting individuals or groups on appropriate dietary intake by integrating information from the individual or group assessment with information of food and other sources of nutrients and meal preparation. (5) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (6) "Disciplinary action" means any action taken by an administrative law officer established under 3 V.S.A. § 129(j) against a certified dietitian or an applicant. It includes all sanctions of any kind, refusal to grant or renew certification, suspension or revocation of certification, issuing warnings, and other similar sanctions. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49; 2011, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 55.)
26 V.S.A. § 3382
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3382. Prohibition; penalty

§ 3382. Prohibition; penalty|(a) No person shall use in connection with the person's name any letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a certified dietitian unless the person is certified in accordance with this chapter.(b) A person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c). (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 2007, No. 29, § 52.)
26 V.S.A. § 3383
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3383. Director; duties

§ 3383. Director; duties|(a) The Director shall have the following duties:  (1) To provide general information to applicants for certification as dietitians. (2) To explain appeal procedures to certified dietitians and applicants and complaint procedures to the public. (3) To administer fees established by law. (4) To receive applications for certification, issue certification to applicants qualified under this chapter, deny or renew certifications, and issue, revoke, suspend, condition, and reinstate certifications as ordered by an administrative law officer. (5) To prepare and maintain a registry of certified dietitians.   (b) The Director, after consultation with the advisor appointees, may adopt rules necessary to perform the Director's duties under this section. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49(a).)
26 V.S.A. § 3384
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3384. Advisor appointees

§ 3384. Advisor appointees|(a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two certified dietitians to serve as advisors in matters relating to dietitians. The advisors shall be appointed as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129b and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. One of the initial appointments may be for less than a full term. Appointees shall not have less than three years' experience as a dietitian immediately preceding appointment and shall be actively engaged in the practice of dietetics in Vermont during incumbency.(b) The Director shall seek the advice of the dietitian advisors in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Such advisor appointees shall be entitled to compensation and necessary expenses in the amount provided in 32 V.S.A. § 1010 for attendance at any meeting called by the Director for this purpose. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49(a); 2007, No. 29, § 53; 2009, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 50.)
26 V.S.A. § 3385
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3385. Eligibility

§ 3385. Eligibility|To be eligible for certification as a dietitian, an applicant:  (1) shall not be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or rule adopted in accordance with the provisions of the chapter; and (2)(A) shall have proof of registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or  (B) shall have:  (i) received a bachelor of arts or science or a higher degree in dietetics from an accredited college or university; and (ii) satisfactorily completed a minimum of 900 practicum hours of supervision under an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dietitian registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; and (iii) passed an examination to the satisfaction of the Director. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 2011, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.), § 56.)
26 V.S.A. § 3386
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3386. Examination

§ 3386. Examination|(a) The Director shall examine applicants for certification as dietitians at such times and places as the Director may determine. Each applicant shall be assigned a number so that the applicant's name is not disclosed to the Director until after the examination has been graded.(b) Examinations and examination procedures shall be fair and reasonable and shall be designed to ensure that all applicants are granted certification if they demonstrate that they possess the minimal occupational qualifications that are consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. They shall not be designed or implemented for the purpose of limiting the number of certified persons.(c) The Director shall administer a written examination on dietetics. Before selecting the examination, the Director shall consult the advisors appointed under section 3384 of this title.(d) Applicants who are dietitians registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration shall not be required to take the examination provided for under this section. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 3387
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3387. Application

§ 3387. Application|A person who desires to be certified as a dietitian shall apply to the Director in writing, on a form furnished by the Director, accompanied by payment of the required fee and evidence that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in section 3385 of this chapter. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; 2019, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.)
26 V.S.A. § 3389
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3389. Renewals; continuing education

§ 3389. Renewals; continuing education|(a) Certificates shall be renewed every two years upon payment of the required fee, provided the person applying for renewal completes at least 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the Director, during the preceding two-year period. The Director, with the advice of the advisors appointed under section 3384 of this title, shall establish by rule guidelines and criteria for continuing education credit.(b) Biennially, the Director shall forward a renewal form to each certificate holder. Upon receipt of the completed form and the renewal fee, the Director shall issue a new certificate.(c) Any application for reinstatement of a certificate that has lapsed shall be accompanied by the renewal fee and the late renewal penalty. A person shall not be required to pay renewal fees for years during which the certificate was lapsed.(d) The Director may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, revoke a person's right to reinstate certification if the certification has lapsed for five or more years. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1.)
26 V.S.A. § 3390
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 73 - Dietitians|§ 3390. Unprofessional conduct

§ 3390. Unprofessional conduct|(a) Unprofessional conduct means misusing a title in professional activity and any of the conduct listed in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, whether committed by a certified dietitian or an applicant.(b) After hearing, and upon a finding of unprofessional conduct, an administrative law officer may take disciplinary action against a certified dietitian or applicant. (Added 1993, No. 103, § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49(a); 1997, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 57.)
26 V.S.A. § 3401
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 75 - Acupuncturists|§ 3401. Definitions

§ 3401. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Acupuncture" or the "practice of acupuncture" means the insertion of fine needles through the skin at certain points on the body, with or without the application of electric current or the application of heat to the needles or skin, or both, for the purpose of promoting health and well-being or to prevent or alleviate pain or unease. (2) "Licensed acupuncturist" means a person who is licensed to practice acupuncture under this chapter. (3) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (Added 1993, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, §§ 37, 49(b); 2019, No. 30, § 23.)
26 V.S.A. § 3401a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 75 - Acupuncturists|§ 3401a. Scope of practice

§ 3401a. Scope of practice|(a) A licensed acupuncturist may, in addition to the practice of acupuncture employing fine needles, in a manner consistent with acupuncture theory, employ electrical, magnetic, thermal, and mechanical skin stimulation techniques; nonlaboratory diagnostic techniques; nutritional, herbal, and manual therapies; exercise and lifestyle counseling; acupressure; and massage.(b) A licensed acupuncturist shall not offer diagnosis of any human pathology except for a functional diagnosis, based upon the physical complaint of a patient or acupuncture theory, for purposes of developing and managing a plan of acupuncture care, or as necessary to document to insurers and other payers the reason a patient sought care. (Added 2019, No. 30, § 23.)
26 V.S.A. § 3403
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 75 - Acupuncturists|§ 3403. Director; functions

§ 3403. Director; functions|(a) The Director shall:  (1) Provide general information to applicants for licensure as acupuncturists. (2) Collect fees as provided under this chapter. (3) Explain appeal procedures to licensed acupuncturists and applicants and complaint procedures to the public. (4) Receive applications for licensure, license applicants under this chapter, renew licenses, and revoke, reinstate, or condition licenses as ordered by an administrative law officer. (5) Refer all disciplinary matters to an administrative law officer.   (b) The Director may adopt rules necessary to perform his or her duties under this chapter. (Added 1993, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 39; 2019, No. 30, § 23.)
26 V.S.A. § 3404
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 75 - Acupuncturists|§ 3404. Advisor appointees

§ 3404. Advisor appointees|(a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint two licensed acupuncturists to serve as advisors in matters relating to acupuncture as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129b.  (2) Appointees shall have at least three years' experience as an acupuncturist immediately preceding appointment and shall be actively engaged in the practice of acupuncture in Vermont during incumbency.   (b) The Director shall seek the advice of the acupuncturist advisors in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. (Added 1993, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49(b); 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 39; 2019, No. 30, § 23.)
26 V.S.A. § 3405
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 75 - Acupuncturists|§ 3405. Licenses

§ 3405. Licenses|To be eligible for licensure as an acupuncturist, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age and shall furnish satisfactory proof that he or she:  (1) holds a degree or diploma from an educational institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or a substantially equivalent or successor accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education and the Director, which shall include at least two academic years and a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical practice; and (2) passed the examination described in section 3406 of this chapter. (Added 1993, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49(b); 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 40; 2007, No. 29, § 55; 2017, No. 48, § 27; 2019, No. 30, § 23.)
26 V.S.A. § 3406
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 75 - Acupuncturists|§ 3406. Examination

§ 3406. Examination|(a) The Director shall examine applicants for licensure and may use a standardized national examination. The examination shall include the following subjects:  (1) Anatomy and physiology. (2) Acupuncture pathology. (3) Acupuncture diagnosis. (4) Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization techniques. (5) The principles, practices, and techniques of acupuncture. (6) Clean needle techniques. (7) [Repealed.]   (b) The Director may adopt rules necessary to perform his or her duties under this section. (Added 1993, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1997, No. 40, § 49(b); 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 41; 2019, No. 30, § 23; 2021, No. 69, § 6.)