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California Occupational Therapy License Exemptions

Nothing in the law shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any of the following persons:

Any person licensed or otherwise recognized in California by any other law or regulation when that person is engaged in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed or otherwise recognized.

Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited educational program, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.

Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements, if the experience constitutes a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirement of that provision.

Any person performing occupational therapy services in California if all of the following apply:

    • An application for licensure as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant has been filed with the board and an application for a license in California has not been previously denied.
    • The person possesses a current, active, and nonrestricted license to practice occupational therapy under the laws of another state that the board determines has licensure requirements at least as stringent as the California requirements.
    • Occupational therapy services are performed in association with an OT licensed in California, and for no more than sixty (60) days from the date on which the application for licensure was filed with the board.

Any person employed as an aide subject to the supervision requirements.

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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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