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State Board of Occupational Therapy
Education and Licensure
Kerri L. Hample, Chair
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Mission Statement: 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. The Board’s purpose is to safeguard the public from harm caused by unqualified persons; to assure the highest degree of professional care and conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and to assure the availability of occupational therapy services of the highest quality to persons in need of such services. The Board’s duties include passing upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure; insuring the conduct of examinations; issuing and renewing licenses to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; revoking or suspending licenses issued by the Board; and maintaining a record listing the name of every occupational therapist licensed to practice in the Commonwealth, along with the last known place of residence and the date and number of the license.
Citation: Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 63 P.S. § 1501 et seq.
Regulations of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure, 49 PA. CODE §§ 42.1 - 42.47.
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State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone - (717) 783-1389
Fax - (717) 787-7769
Modified Date: 04/04/2013 09:40 AM
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