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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 32: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
32 §2284. Foreign-trained applicants


32 ME Rev Stat § 2284 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

§2284. Foreign-trained applicants

Foreign-trained applicants are subject to the provisions of this section. [1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR).]

1. Approval. Applicants must receive approval for their educational programs, supervised fieldwork and English language proficiency, based on standards set by NBCOT.

[ 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW) .]

2. Character references. Applicants must submit 2 completed character reference forms acceptable to the board.

[ 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW) .]

3. Examination. Applicants for licensure as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants must pass an examination as provided for in section 2280-A.

[ 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW) .]

4. Certification. Applicants, except those applying within 3 months of having taken the certification examination who have their examination scores sent directly to the board, must submit a verification of certification form, provided by either the board or NBCOT. All forms must be completed and signed by NBCOT.

[ 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW) .]

5. Fee. Applicants must pay the application and license fees as set under section 2285.

[ 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD) .]

6. Temporary license. Foreign-trained applicants must receive approval to sit for the examination from NBCOT in order to be eligible for a temporary license.

[ 1997, c. 294, §11 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 746, §2 (NEW). 1997, c. 294, §11 (RPR). 2007, c. 402, Pt. L, §9 (AMD).

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