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This method is for the applicant who is a registered Occupational
Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant that has successfully
completed the required examination but prefers to waive the current NBCOT Certification required to apply by endorsement.
An applicant must submit the application, fees and following
documentation:
- Fees: for OT/OTA: $180.00 (These fees are the State of Florida fees
only, there will be additional charges imposed by the NBCOT for their
examination.) The NBCOT Website is: www.nbcot.org.
- Certified English Translations must be submitted for any document
written in a foreign language.
- Verifications:
- Must receive a current letter directly from NBCOT verifying
successful passage of the NBCOT examination. Copies of NBCOT certificate
or wallet card will not be acceptable. NBCOT charges a fee for this
service. Contact NBCOT at (301) 990-7979 or its website at www.nbcot.org.
- Other state licenses you currently hold or have held, regardless of
status. The applicant must notify the licensing state and pay any fees
required by that state for this service.
- One 2x2 Photo: Photo must be taken within the last six
months. No Polaroid photos are acceptable and must be professional
quality depicting head and shoulders only.
- Additional education requirements:
- Prevention of Medical Errors: Two (2) hours of prevention of medical
errors education are required for initial licensure. The Board office
must receive proof of this requirement to complete your application. The
course can be completed by home study but must be given by a
board-approved provider. NOTE: Only courses taken from a pre-approved
Board of OT Practice provider is acceptable for this requirement. (link
to attached listing) (pdf -48kb)
Temporary permits are not necessary for endorsement applicants. When
an application is deemed complete by staff, a permanent license is
issued, and later ratified by the board.
The application package (pdf - 172kb) contains additional information
regarding the application, fees and additional documentation.
Please Note:
Once a license has been issued you may verify your licensure status by accessing "lookup licensee"
screen at FLHealthSource.com. This screen does not reveal application processing status. |
