Occupational therapy license pa

An Official Pennsylvania Government Website. Find a Location. Forms and Publications. Renew Registration. Update Emergency Contact Info. File Business Forms. Board Contacts. Page Content. The State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure regulates and licenses persons providing occupational therapy services to the general public in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance. Board Resources Announcements. Act 53 of Best Practices Guide. Act Information for Individuals with Criminal Convictions. General Board Information. Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Disciplinary or corrective measures taken by the 29 professional licensing boards and commissions can be found on the disciplinary actions link. Each entry includes the name of the respondent; the respondent's license number if any ; the respondent's last known business address with the board; the sanction imposed; a brief description of the basis for the disciplinary or corrective measure; and the effective date.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the following information is correct. However, it should be noted that the names of persons listed may be similar to the names of persons who have not had disciplinary or corrective measures taken against them. Official confirmation of the current status of a licensee can be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs: North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA Verify a License.

Disciplinary Actions. Temporary licenses require that you work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist who has a minimum of one year of licensure with the state. If you want to become an Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania, or an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will need to follow these steps:. For additional information about how to become an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania, please read the following steps.

There are 13 schools in the state with approved degree programs:. In order to obtain licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania, you must complete at least two months of clinical occupational therapy work under the tutelage of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.