Section 45. Practice by a graduate awaiting examination results

A. A graduate of an accredited occupational therapy educational program may practice with the designated title of "Occupational Therapist, License Applicant" or "O.T.L.-Applicant" until he has received a failing score on the licensure examination from NBCOT or for six months from the date of graduation, whichever occurs sooner. The graduate shall use one of the designated titles on any identification or signature in the course of his practice.

B. A graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant educational program may practice with the designated title of "Occupational Therapy Assistant-License Applicant" or "O.T.A.-Applicant" until he has received a failing score on the licensure examination from NBCOT or for six months from the date of graduation, whichever occurs sooner. The graduate shall use one of the designated titles on any identification or signature in the course of his practice.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 19, Issue 01, eff. October 23, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 11, eff. March 3, 2010; Volume 30, Issue 24, eff. August 27, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.