§3007. Examination for licensure

            A. The board shall use the examination administered by an independent agency under contract with the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), to administer the examinations for licensure under this Chapter.

            B. Any person applying for licensure shall, in addition to demonstrating his eligibility in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 37:3006, make application to the board for review of proof of his current certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), on a form and in such a manner as the board shall prescribe. The application shall be accompanied by the fee fixed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:3013. The board shall determine the criteria for satisfactory performance on the examination, using the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., criteria as a minimum score. A person who fails an examination may reapply.

            C. Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place established by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA). Examinations shall be given at least twice each year within the state.

            Acts 1979, No. 566, §1; Acts 2023, No. 263, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.