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Alabama Occupational Therapy License Exemptions 

The requirement for a license as an OT or an OTA does not apply to a person who is:

    • Licensed to practice another profession, occupation, or trade in accordance with the provisions of another law of Alabama and who is practicing said profession, occupation, or trade. 
    • Directly employed as an OT or OTA in a fulltime 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. 
    • 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 OT or OTA. 
    • 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. 
    • Employed as an occupational therapy aide.             
    • Aids/unlicensed support personnel are required to be registered on official forms as approved by the board by employers and updated annually.

Reference

Ala. Admin. Code r. 625-X-2-.01

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Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is the managing partner for Therapy Comply.  Zachary is a healthcare attorney that specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices.  

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