2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §32-3423  Application for licensure; qualifications; examinations

An applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application, provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant:

1. Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude.

2. Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the board. The board shall recognize an occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program accredited by the accreditation council for occupational therapy education established by the American occupational therapy association, incorporated.

3. Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience acceptable to the board. The board shall require:

(a) For an occupational therapist, a minimum of twenty-four weeks of supervised fieldwork experience.

(b) For an occupational therapy assistant, a minimum of eight weeks of supervised fieldwork experience.

4. Has passed an examination administered pursuant to section 32-3424.