Nebraska Statutes 38-2522. Applicant for licensure; continuing competency requirements
An applicant for licensure to practice as an occupational therapist who has met the education and examination requirements in section 38-2518 or to practice as an occupational therapy assistant who has met the education and examination requirements in section 38-2519, who passed the examination more than three years prior to the time of application for licensure, and who is not practicing at the time of application for licensure shall present proof satisfactory to the department that he or she has within the three years immediately preceding the application for licensure completed continuing competency requirements approved by the board pursuant to section 38-145.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-2522
- Board: means the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2505
- Occupational therapist: means a person holding a current license to practice occupational therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2509
- Occupational therapy: means the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, or the aging process in order to maximize independent function, prevent further disability, and achieve and maintain health and productivity. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2510