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Texas Occupational Therapy License Exemptions 

The Occupational Therapy Practice Act does not apply to a holder of a license issued by another state agency who is performing health care services within the scope of the applicable licensing act.

The licensing provisions do not apply to:

An occupational therapy aide assisting a license holder.

A person engaged in a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited or approved educational program if:

    • The activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study; and
    • The person is designated by a title that clearly indicates the person's status as a student or trainee.

A person fulfilling the supervised field work experience requirements of Section 454.203, if those activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of the law.

An OT performing a special project in patient care while working toward an advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

An OT or OTA who does not live in Texas and who:

    • Is licensed by another state or who meets the requirements for certification established by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist registered (OTR) or a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA); and
    • Comes into this state for not more than four (4) consecutive months to:
      • Provide or attend an educational activity;
      • Assist in a case of medical emergency; or
      • Engage in a special occupational therapy project.

A qualified and properly trained person acting under a physician's supervision under Section 157.001.

Reference

Tex. Occ. Code § 454.005

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