2011 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 32 Professions and Occupations
32-3423 Application for licensure; qualifications; examination
32-3423. Application for licensure; qualifications; examination
A. An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall:
1. Be of good moral character. In determining whether a person is of good moral character, the board may consider whether the person has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
2. Successfully complete the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the board pursuant to section 32-3404.
3. Successfully complete a period of supervised fieldwork experience acceptable to the board. The board shall require:
(a) For an occupational therapist, a minimum of nine hundred twenty-eight hours of supervised fieldwork experience as determined by the supervising institution, organization or sponsor.
(b) For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of six hundred eight hours of supervised fieldwork experience as determined by the supervising institution, organization or sponsor.
4. Pass an examination administered pursuant to section 32-3424.
5. Pay the application fee prescribed in section 32-3427.
B. An applicant who is denied a license may request a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.
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