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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION › Section 625-X-1-.01 - Forms

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All applicants for licensure shall submit to the Board the information requested on the official forms as approved by the Board, which at a minimum shall provide for:
(a) The name, permanent address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) The business name, business address, phone number, and name of supervisor. The supervisor for an Occupational Therapy Assistant must be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Alabama;
(c) A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony offense denominated as such in any state or has been convicted of a misdemeanor or civil violation denominated as such involving an offense of moral turpitude in any state;
(d) A statement as to whether the applicant has been adjudged in a civil suit in a court in competent jurisdiction of malpractice or negligence in the practice of occupational therapy;
(e) A statement as to whether the applicant has previously been licensed as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant, and whether said license as issued by another state has ever been revoked, suspended, probated, or otherwise voided.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION › Section 625-X-1-.02 - Completion Of Forms

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Applications for licensure shall be personally completed by the applicant and signed by the applicant under oath with an acknowledgment that the making of a material false statement is subject to denial (and/or revocation) of a license. The form and information must be submitted to the Board prior to the commencement of practice.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION › Section 625-X-1-.03 - Letters Of Recommendation

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(Repealed).
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION › Section 625-X-1-.04 - Letter Of Verification

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Each applicant must request that a letter of verification be issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, stating that the individual has met the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapist or as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and that the applicant has not been censured, put on probation, suspended or revoked by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Said verification shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION › Section 625-X-1-.05 - Letter(s) Of Good Standing

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Each applicant must request that a letter of good standing be issued by each state that has previously issued said applicant a license. Letter(s) must state that applicant's license has/has not been suspended, revoked, probated, or otherwise voided. Said letter of good standing shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-1 - LICENSE REQUIRED/APPLICATION › Section 625-X-1-.06 - Reentry Therapists/Assistants

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All therapists/assistants who wish to reenter the practice area shall demonstrate competencies as follows:
(1) For therapists/assistants who have not practiced in the field of occupational therapy within the past five years, the following shall apply:
(a) Applicants must complete all requirements for licensure as stated in this chapter.
(b) Applicants must request a letter from their occupational therapist supervisor stating completion of a minimum of 480 hours/3 months of a board approved traineeship/perceptorship as provided for in 625-X-3-.08.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-2 - EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING › Section 625-X-2-.01 - Exemptions

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The requirement for a license as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant does not apply to a person who is:
(a) Licensed to practice another profession, occupation, or trade in accordance with the provisions of another law of this state and who is practicing said profession, occupation, or trade.
(b) Directly employed as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistants in a full-time capacity by the United States Government, who is solely under the direction or control of the federal organization by which an individual is employed, and who is not practicing occupational therapy outside the scope of employment of the federal organization by which the individual is employed, except when required.
(c) Pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program, provided that any occupational therapy activities and services are part of the supervised course of study and the person is wearing a badge or other emblem designating by title the fact that such person is a student or trainee and not a licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
(d) Fulfilling the supervised field work experience requirements provided that such activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of the educational program.
(e) Employed as an occupational therapy aide.
(1) Aids/unlicensed support personnel are required to be registered on official forms as approved by the board by employers and updated annually.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.01 - Limited Permit Required/Application

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Except as provided in §
								34-39-5, any individual desiring a limited permit to practice as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant shall obtain a limited permit prior to practicing Occupational Therapy. Any person practicing occupational therapy or engaging in occupational therapy treatment without a valid limited permit who does not qualify for an exemption under §
								34-39-5, shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in §
								34-39-15.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.02 - Forms

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
All applicants for limited permit shall submit to the Board the information requested on the official forms as approved by the Board, which at a minimum shall provide for:
(a) The name, permanent address and telephone number of the applicant;
(b) The business name, business address, phone number, and name of supervisor. Said supervisor must be a currently licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Alabama;
(c) A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony offense denominated as such in any state or has been convicted of a misdemeanor or civil violation denominated as such involving an offense of moral turpitude in any state;
(d) A statement as to whether the applicant has been adjudged in a civil suit, in a court of competent jurisdiction, of malpractice or negligence in the practice of occupational therapy;
(e) A statement as to whether the applicant has been issued a license, limited permit or any form of a provisional license as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, and whether said license, limited permit or provisional license as issued by another state has ever been revoked, suspended, probated, or otherwise voided.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.03 - Completion Of Forms

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Applications for limited permits shall be personally completed by the applicant and signed by the applicant under oath with an acknowledgment that the making of a material false statement is subject to denial and/or revocation of a permit. The form and information must be submitted to and approved by the Board prior to the commencement of practice.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.04 - Letters Of Recommendation

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(Repealed).
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.05 - Letter Of Verification

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Non-certified applicants must request a letter of verification from their curriculum director of a program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association stating that the applicant has successfully completed educational and field work requirements, and is eligible to take the certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Said verification shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
(2) Foreign-trained non-certified applicants must request a letter of verification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy stating the applicant has successfully completed educational and field work requirements, and is eligible to take the certification exam administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Said verification shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.06 - Letter Of Supervision

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Each applicant must submit a letter from the Occupational Therapist supervisor confirming supervision while practicing under the limited permit. Said letter of supervision shall be sent directly to the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.07 - Expiration Of Limited Permits

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Limited permits shall expire 120 days after issuance or upon notification of failure of examination by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy with the exception of those issued for traineeship/perceptorship. Limited permits are not renewable.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-3 - LIMITED PERMITS › Section 625-X-3-.08 - Reentry Therapists/Assistants

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Former graduates who have not practiced in the field of occupational therapy within the past 5 years must complete a traineeship/perceptorship.
(1) Applicants must complete all requirements for limited permit as stated in this chapter.
(2) Letter of supervision as stated in 625-X-3-.06 must verify that applicant will receive in-sight supervision by an Alabama licensed occupational therapist with no less than 5 years continuous experience.
(3) The applicant may be required to appear before the board for oral review.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-4 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-4-.01 - Requirements For Issuance

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Upon filing of a properly completed application, the Board shall issue the appropriate license which shall be signed by the Chairperson and secretary if all requirements for licensure have been met.
Author:
Cynthia Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-4 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-4-.02 - Effect Of Issuance

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Issuance of a license shall allow the applicant to use the initials O.T., O.T./L., O.T.R./L, or L.O.T.R., if the license is for an Occupational Therapist or O.T.A., O.T.A./L., C.O.T.A./L., or L.O.T.A., if the license is for an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Author:
Cynthia Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-4 - ISSUANCE OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-4-.03 - Validity

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Any license issued by the Board shall be valid until the expiration date designated on the license.
Author:
Cynthia Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-5 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-5-.01 - General Provisions

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
In order to continue the practice of occupational therapy as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant, each license as issued by the Board must be annually/biennially renewed by the Board.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-5 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-5-.02 - Requisites For Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
To qualify for a renewal of licenses previously issued by the Board, the license holder shall, 60 days prior to the expiration for the license, comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) File with the Board a properly completed application for renewal on forms approved by the Board and submit the application to the Office of the Board.
(b) An application for renewal must be accompanied by proof of completion of continuing education requirements which are as follows:
(1) An Occupational Therapist must obtain 1.5 CEUs (or 15 contact hours) annually or 3.0 CEUs (or 30 contact hours) biennially. No more than 1/3 of continuing education credits may be administration/management/academic related with the remainder related to direct patient treatment. No more that a 1/3 hours can be generated by the therapist's professional presentations.
(2) An Occupational Therapy Assistant must obtain 1.0 CEU (or 10 contact hours) annually or 2.0 CEUs (or 20 contact hours) biennially. No more than 1/3 of continuing education credits may be administration/management/academic related with the remainder related to direct patient treatment. No more than a 1/3 hours can be generated by the therapist's professional presentations.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-5 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-5-.03 - Issuance Of Renewal License

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Upon receipt of a timely filed, properly completed application and payment of appropriate fees, the Board shall, after a review of the application for renewal, notify the applicant of the receipt of the application and renewal of the applicant's license.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-5 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-5-.04 - Denial Of Renewals

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
In the event the Board, for whatever reason, denies a timely application for renewal, the Board shall notify the licensee, in writing, and shall send such notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address given by the applicant in the application for renewal. The notice of denial shall state the reasons for the denial of the application of renewal.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-5 - RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 625-X-5-.05 - Suspended Licenses/Licenses On Probation

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Suspended licenses or licenses on probation shall be subject to the provisions of this regulation, but the issuance of a renewal license during the period of suspension shall not permit the license holder to practice occupational therapy as an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant until such time as the terms of the suspension have been satisfied or the period of probation has expired and the license has been reinstated.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-7.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-6 - LATE RENEWAL OF LICENSES › Section 625-X-6-.01 - Determination Of Late Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The license shall be deemed late for renewal if a complete application for renewal is not submitted 60 days prior to the expiration of the license.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-6 - LATE RENEWAL OF LICENSES › Section 625-X-6-.02 - Notice Of Expiration

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
If for any reason, a license is not renewed, the Board shall notify the license holder in writing that the license has expired and the licensee shall immediately cease practice as an Occupational Therapist or as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and not resume practice until such time as a renewed license is issued by the Board. Such notice shall be sent to the last known address of the licensee and shall be mailed certified, return receipt requested.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-6 - LATE RENEWAL OF LICENSES › Section 625-X-6-.03 - Application

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Applications for late renewal of license shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 34-39-13, and shall be subject to an additional late renewal fee as prescribed in Section 34-39-14.
(2) Late renewal of licenses shall not be allowed for any license which has been expired for a period of 3 years or longer.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-7 - FEES › Section 625-X-7-.01 - Regulatory Board Fees

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The following are the fees, payable to the ASBOTF, which shall
				be collected by the Board:
(a) Initial
			 license fee: Occupational Therapist $140.00; Occupational Therapy Assistant
			 $115.00
(b) Limited permit fee:
			 $25.00
(c) Renewal of license fee:
			 Occupational Therapist $140.00; Occupational Therapy Assistant
			 $115.00
(d) Late renewal fee:
			 $50.00
(e) The cost of conducting a
			 hearing of any person whose license is suspended, revoked or refused as a
			 result of such hearings: Actual Cost
Author:
State Board of Occupational
				  Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-39-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-7 - FEES › Section 625-X-7-.02 - Miscellaneous Costs

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The following costs may be assigned to applicants by the Board for the following activities:
(a) Issuance of a duplicate license
(b) Photocopying of any material not otherwise privileged and in the custody of the Board
(c) Letter of verification to other regulatory or certification boards attesting to the status of a licensee
(d) Other operational expenses incurred by the Board.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975,
§34­39­13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-7 - FEES › Section 625-X-7-.03 - Alabama Military Family Jobs Opportunity Act

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
In compliance of the Alabama Military Family Jobs
				Opportunity Act (2018-540), any eligible applicant for a license who
				is a spouse of an active duty military personnel or of a
				transitioning service member shall not be required to pay the initial
				license fee.
Author:
Alabama State Board of
				  Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code
				  of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-8 - SUPERVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS, HOLDERS OF LIMITED PERMITS, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AIDES › Section 625-X-8-.01 - Supervision Of Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants

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(1) "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist in the practices of occupational therapy under the supervision of or with the consultation of a licensed occupational therapist whose license is in good standing.
(2) "Supervision" means a collaborative process for the responsible periodic review and inspection of all aspects of occupational therapy services. Responsibility of supervision is shared between the supervising occupational therapist(s) and the occupational therapy assistant(s) and/or all unlicensed personnel involved with the provision of occupational therapy services, including aides and students.
(3) An occupational therapist may assign an increased level of supervision if necessary for the safety of a patient or client. The levels of supervision are:
(a) Direct Supervision: the supervising occupational therapist is in the immediate area of the occupational therapy assistant while performing supportive services.
(b) Close Supervision: the supervising occupational therapist provides initial direction to the occupational therapy assistant and daily contact while on the premises.
(c) General Supervision: the supervising occupational therapist has face-to-face contact with the occupational therapy assistant at least once every 30-calendar days, with the supervising occupational therapist available by telephone, electronic, or written communication.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-8 - SUPERVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS, HOLDERS OF LIMITED PERMITS, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AIDES › Section 625-X-8-.02 - Supervision Of Therapists/Assistants With Limited Permits

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Any individual issued a limited permit under the provision of §
								34-39-11, shall be supervised in accordance with the requirements of 625-X-8-.01 as set here and above.
(a) Supervision of limited permit holders shall consist of one-to-one on-site supervision a minimum of 50 percent of direct patient time by an Occupational Therapist who holds a current license in this state.
(b) Supervision of limited permit holders who are in the reentry process, as stated in 625-X-3-.08, shall consist of 100%, in-sight supervision by an Alabama licensed Occupational Therapist with no less than five years continuous experience.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-39-3, 34-39-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-8 - SUPERVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS, HOLDERS OF LIMITED PERMITS, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AIDES › Section 625-X-8-.03 - Supervision Of Occupational Therapy Aides

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(1) An occupational therapy aide/support personnel is an unlicensed person who assist in the practice of occupational therapy, who works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and whose activities require an understanding of occupational therapy but do not require professional or advance training in the basic anatomical, biological, psychological, and social sciences involved in the practice of occupational therapy. An occupational therapy aide is a worker who is trained on the job to meet the specific needs of the facility.
(2) A licensed occupational therapist may delegate to occupational therapy aides only specific tasks which are neither evaluative, assessive, task selective nor recommending in nature, and only after insuring that the aide has been appropriately trained for the performance of the task.
(3) Any duties assigned to an occupational therapy aide must be determined and appropriately supervised by a licensed occupational therapist and must not exceed the level of training, knowledge, skill, and competence of the individual being supervised. The licensed occupational therapist is totally and wholly responsible for the acts or actions performed by any occupational therapy aide functioning in the occupational therapy setting.
(4) Duties or functions which occupational therapy aides may perform include, but are not limited to:
(a) Routine department maintenance task
(b) Transportation of patients/clients
(c) Preparation or setting up of treatment equipment and work area
(d) Taking care of patient's/client's personal needs during treatment
(e) Clerical, secretarial, administrative activities.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-9 - GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR IMPOSITION OF PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS › Section 625-X-9-.01 - Grounds For Denial, Refusal To Renew, Suspension, Revocation, Or Imposition Of Probationary Conditions

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(1) The Board may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke, or impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. Such unprofessional conduct shall include:
(a) Engaging in fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts in obtaining or seeking to obtain a license or limited permit.
(b) Engaging in unprofessional conduct or violating the code of ethics as adopted by the Board.
(c) Being convicted of a criminal offense in any court if the act for which the licensee or applicant for licensure was convicted is determined by the Board to constitute an offense of moral turpitude.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-9 - GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR IMPOSITION OF PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS › Section 625-X-9-.03 - Sanctions

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(1) After a hearing as provided under Section 34-39-12, the Board may, in its discretion, revoke or suspend a license for such period of time as the Board believes to be warranted by the facts and evidence presented.
(2) The Board may, in lieu of revoking or suspending a license, place the licensee on probation for a period not to exceed one year, except that if the adjudication of the violation is the second such adjudication within five years, the licensee shall not be entitled to probation.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-39-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-9 - GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR IMPOSITION OF PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS › Section 625-X-9-.04 - Reinstatement

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(1) A suspended license may be considered for reinstatement upon the filing of an application for reinstatement by the licensee and determination by the Board that the period of suspension has expired, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34-39-12.
(2)
(a) A revoked license shall only be reinstated if the applicant has fully complied with all of the provisions of Section 34-39-12.
(b) An individual whose license has been revoked may not apply for reinstatement under the provisions of this regulation for a period of one year from the entry of the Order of the Board, or, if the decision is appealed, from the date the appeal is finally resolved or an endorsement of finality is entered by the appropriate appellate court. Hearings upon application for reinstatement shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Section 34-39-12.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-10 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 625-X-10-.01 - Complaints

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Complaints alleging any violation of the laws of the State of Alabama or rules of this Board may be lodged by any person with the Executive Director.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-39-6, 34-39-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-10 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 625-X-10-.02 - Probable Cause

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Except as otherwise provided by statute or administrative rule of the Board, the Executive Director, upon the lodging of a complaint, shall consult with the Board's attorney to determine whether probable cause exists for the issuance of a summons and complaint.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O. T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-39-6, 34-39-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-10 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 625-X-10-.03 - Summons And Complaint

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(1) Preparation. In the event the Executive Director determines that probable cause exists for the filing of a Summons and Complaint, the Executive Director shall instruct its legal counsel to prepare such.
(2) Except as otherwise provided by statute or administrative rule of the Board, a summons and complaint shall be sent, certified mail return receipt requested, to the most recent address of the Respondent on file and shall be mailed at least 35 days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. In the event the summons and complaint is refused or the return receipt has not been received by the Board or its attorney at least 25 days before the scheduled hearing, the Respondent may be served by mailing a copy of the summons and complaint first class mail at least 22 days before the hearing date.
(3) Contents: The summons and complaints shall give notice in substantial compliance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act 12(2), (
Code of Alabama 1975
, §
								41-22-12(a)(b)(2))..
(4) Counsel for the Board may amend the probable cause note as deemed appropriate, subject to approval by the Board at disciplinary hearings.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-39-6, 34-39-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-10 - DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS › Section 625-X-10-.04 - Pre-Hearing Discovery

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(1)
Permitted
. Prehearing discovery shall be permitted in accordance with this rule to the extent necessary to prevent fraud, conserve the Board's time, prevent undue surprise at hearing, and facilitate the carriage of justice.
(2)
Extent Allowed
. The attorney for the Board or the Respondent may, upon application to the Chairperson, obtain discovery regarding any matter not privileged which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the charge of the Board or the defense of the Respondent.
(3)
Methods of Discovery
.
(a) Upon written application to the Chairperson the following discovery shall be allowed or ordered:
1. Deposition upon oral examination of any expert witness
2. Interrogatories to Respondent
3. Order for production and copying of documents and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes, against any person
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-11 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS › Section 625-X-11-.01 - Administrative Hearings

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(1)
Conduct of Hearing
.
(a) Hearing Examiner. The Board may, in its discretion, appoint some person to act as hearing examiner at disciplinary hearings. In the event a hearing examiner is appointed, he/she shall preside at the hearing and shall rule on all questions of evidence and procedure notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules to the contrary, with the exception of any pre-hearing motions which may be filed.
(b) Plea. The respondent shall plea either "guilty" or "not guilty" to the charges set forth in the complaint.
(c) Opening Statement. Each side shall be permitted to make a short opening statement.
(d) The state shall present its evidence followed by the respondent, followed by rebuttal by the state. Each witness called may be examined in the following manner:
1. Direct examination
2. Cross examination
3. Examination by Board
4. Re-direct examination
5. Re-cross examination
6. Re-examination by Board
(e) Closing Argument. Each side shall be permitted to make a short closing statement summarizing the evidence presented and urging the application of relevant law to the evidence presented.
(f) The Board may request one or both sides to prepare within 7 days for the Board's consideration a proposed order of the Board including findings of fact, official notice and conclusion of law. Underlying facts of record which support findings shall be cited.
(g) Order. The Board shall issue an order within 30 days of the date of the final hearing, which shall include findings of fact, official notice taken, and conclusions of law, stated separately. Respondent shall be delivered a copy of the order by certified mail return receipt requested, and a copy shall be mailed first class to each attorney of record.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-11 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS › Section 625-X-11-.02 - Discipline

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(1)
Revocation or Suspension of License
. Upon a finding that respondent has violated any enumerated statutory provision or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Board may revoke or suspend any license or permit heretofore issued by the Board and/or impose a civil penalty in accordance with applicable statute(s) or rule(s) or regulation(s).
(2)
Stay of Execution of Order
. The Board may, in its discretion, permanently or temporarily stay the execution of any order issued pursuant to subsection (1). The stay may be conditioned on any provision the Board deems appropriate under all the circumstances of a particular case.
(3)
Considerations
. In determining whether a license should be revoked or suspended, and whether execution of the order should be stayed, and upon what conditions, the Commission shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to the following:
(a) the severity of the offense;
(b) the danger to the public;
(c) the number of repetitions of offenses;
(d) the length of time since the date of violation;
(e) the number of complaints filed against the licensee;
(f) the length of time the licensee has practiced;
(g) the actual damage, physical or otherwise, to the patient;
(h) the deterrent effect of the penalty imposed;
(i) the effect of the penalty, upon the licensee's livelihood;
(j) any efforts of rehabilitation; and
(k) any other mitigating or aggravating circumstances.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-11 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS › Section 625-X-11-.03 - Costs

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(1) The following costs may in the Board's discretion be taxed against any person who is subject to the regulatory authority of the Board pursuant to statute or rule or regulation:
(a)
Preparation of Complaint
(b)
Service of Complaint
(c)
Witness Subpoena Fee
, for each subpoena for a witness or production of a document. Additional charges will be made for any actual expense incurred for any actual subpoena.
(d)
Discovery Costs
. Actual expense incurred by Board in pre-hearing discovery.
(e)
Attendance Fee
. Per diem charge for each Board member in attendance at a hearing (one day minimum).
(f)
Expert Witness Fees
. All fees and expenses charged by any expert witness whose services are reasonably necessary in the opinion of the Board for the prosecution of the case who appears at a hearing or whose deposition is taken or whose services are otherwise utilized.
(g)
Travel Costs
. Aggregate mileage incurred by all Board members in attending hearing at state approved reimbursement rates.
(h)
Reporter Appearance Fees
. Actual cost.
(i)
Hearing Room Fee
. Actual cost, if any, incurred for hearing room.
(j)
Appeal Transmission
. Actual fee plus per page copying charge.
(k)
Cancellation of Revoked License
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-11 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS › Section 625-X-11-.04 - Reinstatement Of License

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(1)
Application for Reinstatement
. Any person whose license or permit of any kind has been revoked may apply to the Board for reinstatement of the license or permit at any time after one year of the revocation. In his/her application for reinstatement, the applicant should state why he/she feels the license or permit should be reinstated and should specifically set forth any changed circumstances which would justify reinstatement. Applicant must include in his/her application evidence that he/she meets the current requirements for licensure or for a permit.
(2)
Board Action
. Upon receipt of such application the Commission may grant applicant a hearing on reinstatement, at which time applicant may appeal to the Board to reinstate his/her license.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-39-7, 34-39-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY › Chapter 625-X-11 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS › Section 625-X-11-.05 - Conflict And Bias

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(1) No Board member shall be entitled to vote in any disciplinary matter if the Board member is personally biased against the Respondent or when such voting would violate the provisions of the Alabama Procedure Act 18(1), (
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-18).
(2) Any respondent in a disciplinary action who wishes to assert bias or conflict may do so by filing with the Board at least three days before the scheduled disciplinary hearing an affidavit asserting the disqualification together with the underlying factual bias for the assertion.
(3) The Board shall consider the assertion of disqualification on the record as a preliminary matter at the hearing before any other question is decided.
Author:
Cynthia G. Powell, O.T.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-39-7, 34-39-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 628 - ALABAMA ONSITE WASTEWATER BOARD › Chapter 628-X-2 - ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD › Section 628-X-2-.01 - Purpose

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The Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board was created to examine,
				license and regulate persons engaged in manufacturing, installation or
				servicing of onsite wastewater systems, including portable toilets, in Alabama.
				This Board was also created to establish the qualification levels for those
				engaged in the manufacture, installation, servicing, cleaning or pumping of
				onsite wastewater systems and equipment in Alabama and promote the proper
				manufacture, installation and servicing of onsite wastewater systems.
Authors:
Mitchelene Shaddix, Angie
				Burkhalter
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-21A-1,
et
seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 628 - ALABAMA ONSITE WASTEWATER BOARD › Chapter 628-X-2 - ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD › Section 628-X-2-.02 - Officers

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The Board annually shall elect from its members a Chairman,
				Vice-Chairman, and a Secretary/ Treasurer. No Board member shall serve more
				than three consecutive one-year terms in any office. The Chairman shall preside
				over meetings of the Board when present and shall appoint all committees of the
				Board. The Vice-Chairman shall preside over meetings of the Board in the
				absence of the Chairman. The Chairman shall designate another member to preside
				at meetings from which both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman are
				absent.
New Rule .02 was added and the original Rule .02 was
				  renumbered to .03 per certification published October 31, 2019; eff. December
				  15, 2019.
Author:
Melissa Hines
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-21A-1, et
				  seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 628 - ALABAMA ONSITE WASTEWATER BOARD › Chapter 628-X-2 - ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD › Section 628-X-2-.03 - Records Of The Board

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All records maintained by the Board, unless protected by state
				statute or administrative regulation, are open for public inspection during
				regular business hours. Requests to review or obtain records should be
				submitted in writing to the Executive Director. All correspondence to the
				Board, including requests for information and all submissions of the requests
				should be made to the Executive Director at the Board's office in Montgomery,
				Alabama.
Original Rule .02 was renumbered to .03 per certification
				  published October 31, 2019; effective December 15,
				  2019.
Authors:
Mitchelene Shaddix, Angie
				  Burkhalter
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-21A-1,
et seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 628 - ALABAMA ONSITE WASTEWATER BOARD › Chapter 628-X-2 - ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD › Section 628-X-2-.04 - Meetings

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The Board also shall meet quarterly in October, January, April
				and July of each year and at such other times as the Chairman may designate.
				Meetings will be governed by the Roberts Informal Rules of Order until such
				time as the Chairman feels because of meeting disorder the need to invoke the
				regular Roberts Rules of Order. A quorum of the board shall consist of not less
				than five of the duly appointed members present.
Rule .03 was renumbered to .04 per certification published
				  October 31, 2019; effective December 15,
				  2019.
Authors:
Mitchelene Shaddix, Angie
				  Burkhalter
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-21A-1,
et seq
.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 628 - ALABAMA ONSITE WASTEWATER BOARD › Chapter 628-X-2 - ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD › Section 628-X-2-.05 - Voting

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All Board members are entitled to make or second motions. A
				majority of those members of the Board present and voting on any matter shall
				decide the matter before the Board, except that the Chairman of the board or
				other Board member presiding as Chairman shall rule upon all questions or
				procedure and, in the event evidence is taken, on the admissibility of that
				evidence, consistent with the requirements of Section 13 of the Alabama
				Administrative Procedures Act. The Chairman shall not regularly vote as a
				member of the Board, except that in the event of a tie vote, the Chairman shall
				vote to break the tie. All voting will be done at called meetings where Board
				members are present. A Board member who is present at any meeting of the board
				at which action is taken on any matter is presumed to have asserted to the
				action taken unless his dissent is entered in the minutes of the meeting. Any
				motion passed by the board requires a majority of the members
				present.
Rule .04 was renumbered to .05 per certification published
				  October 31, 2019; effective December 15,
				  2019.
Authors:
Mitchelene Shaddix, Angie
				  Burkhalter
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-21A-1,
et seq
.