201 KAR 28:180. Temporary permits.

 

      RELATES

TO: KRS 319A.100

      STATUTORY

AUTHORITY: KRS 319A.070(1), (3)(a)

      NECESSITY,

FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 319A.070(3)(a) authorizes the board to promulgate

administrative regulations and administer the provisions of KRS Chapter 319A. KRS

319A.100 authorizes the board to issue a temporary permit to certain applicants

for licensure. This administrative regulation sets forth the requirements for

obtaining and practicing under a temporary permit.

 

      Section

1. The applicant for a temporary permit shall submit the following items to the

board for temporary permit consideration:

      (1)

A completed application form for licensure as an occupational therapist as required

by 201 KAR 28:060 or submit a completed application form for licensure as an

occupational therapy assistant as required by 201 KAR 28:060;

      (2)

An official verification of the completion of educational requirements and

fieldwork requirements from an educational program accredited by ACOTE or its

equivalent;

      (3)

A completed Supervision Temporary Permit Form from a licensed occupational

therapist who is currently in good standing with the board, indicating that the

licensed occupational therapist shall assume responsibility for the supervision

of the temporary permit applicant in accordance with the requirements of 201

KAR 28:130, Section 6;

      (4)

An official NBCOT Authorization to Test Form or its equivalent and evidence

that an official NBCOT Score Transfer Report was requested to be sent to the

Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy; and

      (5)

The appropriate fee for licensure as required by 201 KAR 28:110.

 

      Section

2. A temporary permit holder who is working towards becoming licensed as an

occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who has been

unsuccessful in passing the NBCOT or equivalent certification examination for a

second time shall have the temporary permit revoked by the board.

 

      Section

3. Upon successful completion of the certification examination, a temporary

permit holder shall be licensed by the board.

 

      Section

4. Incorporation by Reference. (1) "Supervision Temporary Permit

Form", February 2015, is incorporated by reference.

      (2)

This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable

copyright law, at Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy, 911

Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. (30

Ky.R. 130; Am. 855; eff. 10-15-2003; 41 Ky.R. 1438; 2081; eff. 5-1-2015.)