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59 OK Stat § 59-887.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.5. Powers and duties of Board.

|The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision shall have the power and duty to: |1. Promulgate rules necessary to implement the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act;2. Determine, as recommended by the Committee, the qualifications of applicants for licensure, conduct all examinations, and determine which applicants successfully passed such examinations;3. Issue a license to each applicant who passes the examination in accordance with standards promulgated by the Board pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act, and who is otherwise in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act. A license shall also be issued to persons who qualify for such license pursuant to the provisions of Sections 887.9 and 887.10 of this title. Said licenses shall be subject to annual renewal as provided by the Physical Therapy Practice Act;4. Make such investigations and inspections as are necessary to ensure compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and the rules and regulations of the Board promulgated pursuant to the act;5. Conduct hearings as required by the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, Section 250 et seq. of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes;6. Report to the district attorney having jurisdiction or the Attorney General any act committed by any person which may constitute a misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act;7. Initiate prosecution and civil proceedings;8. Suspend, revoke or deny the license of any physical therapist and physical therapist assistant for violation of any provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act or rules and regulations promulgated by the Board pursuant to this act;9. Maintain a record listing the name of each physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensed in this state;10. Compile a list of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed to practice in this state. Said list shall be available to any person upon application to the Board and the payment of such fee as determined by the Board for the reasonable expense thereof pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act;11. Make such expenditures and employ such personnel as it may deem necessary for the administration of the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act; and12. Conduct state and national criminal history record checks as determined by the Board through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation pursuant to Section 150.9 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes and Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with 28 U.S.C., Section 534 and 34 U.S.C., Section 40316; provided, however, that reports from such record checks shall not be shared with entities outside of this state.Added by Laws 1965, c. 153, § 5, emerg. eff. May 26, 1965. Amended by Laws 1969, c. 345, § 4; Laws 1987, c. 13, § 4, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 2019, c. 198, § 1, emerg. eff. April 29, 2019; Laws 2021, c. 77, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.7. Application for licenses - Fees.

|Any person intending to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in this state shall apply to the Board in writing. Such application shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Board and shall request such information from the applicant as will indicate to the Board the applicant's qualifications to take the required examination or otherwise comply with the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. An application to the Board to practice as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall be accompanied by a fee as required by the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Said fee shall not be refundable. |Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 6, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.8. Issuance of license - Reexamination.

|The Board shall issue an appropriate license to each applicant who successfully passes the examination in accordance with standards promulgated by the Board and who otherwise complies with the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. |Any applicant who fails to pass the examination may request to retake the examination in accordance with standards established by the Board.Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 7, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.9. License without examination.

|Upon payment to the Board of a fee as provided by the Physical Therapy Practice Act, and submission of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board may issue a license without examination to any person who is licensed or otherwise registered as a physical therapist by another state or any territory of the United States which has substantially the same standards for licensure as are required by this state pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. |Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 8, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.10 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.10. Temporary permit without examination.

|A. Upon proper application to the Board, and payment of the fee required by the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, the Board shall issue without examination a temporary permit to practice physical therapy or to practice as a physical therapist assistant in this state for a period of not to exceed one (1) year to any person who meets the qualifications required for applicants to take the examination and who submits satisfactory evidence to the Board that such applicant is in this state on a temporary basis to assist in a case of medical emergency or to engage in a special physical therapy project. The Board may shorten the term of the temporary permit for less than one (1) year. |B. Upon proper application and payment of fees, the Board may issue a temporary permit to a person who has applied for a license pursuant to the provisions of Section 887.7 of this title, and who is eligible to take the examination pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Such temporary permit shall be available to an applicant only with respect to his first application for licensure. Such permit shall expire upon notice that the applicant has or has not passed the examination.Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 9, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.12 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.12. Renewal of licenses.

|A. 1. Except as otherwise provided by the Physical Therapy Practice Act, all licenses shall expire on January 31 of each year. A license may be renewed during the month of January of each year upon: |a.application,b.evidence of satisfactory completion of a program of continuing education or of alternative requirements, as required by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision pursuant to subsection B of this section, andc.payment of fees.2. Applications for renewal of licensure shall be sent by the Board to all licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants at their last-known address. Failure to renew a license three (3) months after notification shall effect a forfeiture of the license granted pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Upon recommendation of the Board, a lapsed license may be revived upon the payment of all unpaid registration fees and pursuant to such rules as may be promulgated by the Board.3. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who fails to apply for a renewal of a license for five (5) years may renew the license by complying with the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act relating to the issuance of an original license.B. For physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, the Board shall establish by rule the requirements for:1. A program of continuing education; and2. Alternative requirements to establish continuing competence to practice.The Board shall also establish by rule the minimum hours of continuing education needed to satisfy these requirements. In establishing these requirements, the Board shall consider any existing programs of continuing education currently being offered to licensed physical therapists or physical therapist assistants.Added by Laws 1965, c. 153, § 12, emerg. eff. May 26, 1965. Amended by Laws 1969, c. 345, § 8; Laws 1987, c. 13, § 10, eff. July 1, 1987; Laws 1997, c. 126, § 3.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.14 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.14. Titles and abbreviations.

|Any person holding a license pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act as a physical therapist may use the title "Physical Therapist", "Registered Physical Therapist", or "Licensed Physical Therapist", or the letters "P.T.", "R.P.T.", or "L.P.T.", as authorized by the license obtained from the Board. |Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 12, emerg. eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.15 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.15. Obtaining license by misrepresentations - Penalty.

|Any person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant by any willful misrepresentation, grossly negligent misrepresentation, or any fraudulent misrepresentation, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as required by the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. |Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 13, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.16 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.16. Misrepresentations - Penalties and actions.

|A. No person shall advertise, in any manner, or otherwise represent himself as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant or as a provider of physical therapy services unless such person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. |B. Any person who violates any provision of the Physical Therapy Practice Act shall be found guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to punishment pursuant to the provisions of Section 491 of this title and to one or more of the following actions which may be taken by the State Board of Medical Examiners in consultation with the Physical Therapy Committee:1. Revocation of license;2. Suspension of license not to exceed six (6) months from the date of hearing;3. Invocation of restrictions in the form of probation as defined by the Board; or4. For emergency situations where the question of continued right to practice is a threat to public welfare, utilization of procedures as outlined in Section 481 et seq. of this title regarding physicians.Added by Laws 1965, c. 153, § 16, emerg. eff. May 26, 1985. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 14, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-887.18 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-887.18. Fees.

|The Board shall prescribe and publish, in the manner established by its rules and regulations, fees in the amounts determined by the Board but not exceeding the following maximum amounts unless cost justification is present: |Physical Therapist Examination ..................$150.00Physical Therapist Assistant Examination ........$100.00Physical Therapist Licenseand renewal thereof ........................... $50.00Physical Therapist Assistant Licenseand renewal thereof .......................... $35.00Temporary Permit .................................$25.00Added by Laws 1987, c. 13, § 15, eff. July 1, 1987.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.1. Short title.

|This act shall be known and cited as the "Occupational Therapy Practice Act". |Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.2. Purpose.

|In order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, to protect the public from being misled by incompetent and unauthorized persons, to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this act to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public. |Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.3. Definitions.

|As used in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act: |1. "Occupational therapy" is a health profession for which practitioners provide assessment, treatment, and consultation through the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by or at risk of physical illness or injury, psycho-social dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, poverty and cultural differences or the aging process, in order to maximize independence, prevent disability, and maintain health. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to the use of media and methods such as instruction in daily living skills and cognitive retraining, facilitating self-maintenance, work and leisure skills, using standardized or adapted techniques, designing, fabricating, and applying selected orthotic equipment or selective adaptive equipment with instructions, using therapeutically applied creative activities, exercise, and other media to enhance and restore functional performance, to administer and interpret tests which may include sensorimotor evaluation, psycho-social assessments, standardized or nonstandardized tests, to improve developmental skills, perceptual and motor skills, and sensory integrative function, and to adapt the environment for the handicapped. These services are provided individually, in groups, via telehealth or through social systems;2. "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy pursuant to the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act;3. "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to provide occupational therapy treatment under the general supervision of a licensed occupational therapist;4. "Occupational therapy aide" means a person who assists in the practice of occupational therapy and whose activities require an understanding of occupational therapy, but do not require the technical or professional training of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant;5. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision;6. "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization, or corporate body, except only an individual may be licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act;7. "Committee" means the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee;8. "Telehealth" means the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote access to clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration; and9. "Telerehabilitation" or "teletherapy" means the delivery of rehabilitation and habilitation services via information and communication technologies (ICT), also commonly referred to as "telehealth" technologies.Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 118, § 46, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 2019, c. 383, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.4 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.4. License required - Application of act - Plan of care.

|A. No person shall practice occupational therapy or hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services in this state unless he or she is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this act. The licensing provisions of this act shall not be applicable to a person who assists in the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapy aide. |B. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to authorize occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants to practice medicine and surgery within the meaning of Section 492 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.C. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act, a plan of care developed by a person authorized to provide services within the scope of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be deemed to be a prescription for purposes of providing services pursuant to the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Amendment of 1997, Public Law 105-17, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 543, § 7, eff. July 1, 2004.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.5. Practices, services and activities not prohibited.

|Nothing in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: |1. Any persons of other licensed professions or personnel supervised by licensed professions in this state from performing work incidental to the practice of their profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant;2. Any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the Government of the United States if such person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the organization by which he or she is employed;3. Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited educational program if such activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study, if such a person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee;4. Any person fulfilling the supervised field work experience requirements of Section 888.6 of this title, if such activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of that section;5. Any person performing occupational therapy services in this state, if services are performed for no more than ninety (90) days in a calendar year in association with an occupational therapist licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act, if:a.such person is licensed according to the laws of another state which has licensure requirements equal to or surpassing the requirements of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, orb.such person is certified as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or a certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.), by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy;6. Any person employed or working under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist as an occupational therapy aide; or7. A certified recreational therapist in the area of play and leisure.Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 383, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.6. See the following versions:

|OS 59-888.6v1 (HB 1373, Laws 2019, c. 363, § 39). |OS 59-888.6v2 (SB 1038, Laws 2019, c. 383, § 3).
59 OK Stat § 59-888.6v1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.6v1. Application for license - Information required.

|An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file written application on forms provided by the Board, as recommended by the Committee, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that he meets the following requirements: |1. Residence: Applicants need not be a resident of this state;2. Education: Applicants shall present evidence satisfactory to the Board of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology and sociology, and with education in selected manual skills. For an occupational therapist the educational program shall be accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation/American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association. For an occupational therapy assistant, such a program shall be approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association;3. Experience: Applicants shall submit to the Board evidence of having successfully completed a period of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where he met the academic requirements. For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six (6) months of supervised field work experience is required. For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of two (2) months of supervised field work experience is required;4. Examination: Applicants shall submit to the Board evidence of having successfully completed an examination as provided for in Section 888.7 of this title.Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 363, § 39, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 OK Stat § 59-888.6v2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-888.6v2. Application for license - Information required.

|An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file written application on forms provided by the Board, as recommended by the Committee, showing to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant meets the following requirements: |1. Residence: Applicants need not be a resident of this state;2. Character: Applicants shall meet the standards of the Code of Ethics and licensure rules adopted by the Board to safeguard the public;3. Education: Applicants shall present evidence satisfactory to the Board of having successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology and sociology, and with education in selected manual skills. For an occupational therapist the educational program shall be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). For an occupational therapy assistant, such a program shall be approved by ACOTE;4. Experience: Applicants shall submit to the Board evidence of having successfully completed a period of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or a training program approved by the educational institution where he or she met the academic requirements. For an occupational therapist, a minimum of six (6) months of supervised field work experience is required. For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of two (2) months of supervised field work experience is required;5. Examination: Applicants shall submit to the Board evidence of having successfully completed an examination as provided for in Section 888.7 of this title.Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2019, c. 383, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.