Get Illinois Central College OTA Documentation of Observation Hours 2014-2024

An OT or OTA renewing for the first time after initial licensure shall complete 10 hours of continuing competence per full year of licensure. If the license has been held for one year or less, no continuing competence is required. If held for more than one year, but less than two, 10 hours is required.

How to Get Your Illinois Occupational Therapy License. The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation takes an average of 2 months to process Illinois occupational therapy licenses, so make sure you get your application in well in advance of your next assignment.

OT practitioners in Illinois seeking their initial license will need to submit an application along with the profession name and reference number (Registered Occupational Therapist and 056 or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and 057), a $25 fee, proof of education and NBCOT exam completion, answer a few ...

A National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi with entry into a Bachelors degree. No less than 33 points. During the final selection process, preference will be given to top achievers.

The occupational therapy assistant with more than one year of experience in his/her current practice shall have a minimum of 5% direct supervision from a registered occupational therapist per month. The 5% direct supervision shall consist of 2% direct, face-to-face collaboration.

Registered Occupational Therapist: Submit a signed, completed application. Provide a check or money order for $25. Request a verification of certification be sent to the Illinois board from NBCOT. Request transcripts from colleges and universities. Request verification of licensure from prior jurisdictions.

The OTA is responsible for being knowledgeable about the client's targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. The OTA may implement outcome measurements and provide needed client discharge resources.

Continuing Education Requirements. Eighteen (18) hours of continuing competency are required for each license renewal. Programs MUST be approved by the Committee or be sponsored by one of the following: American Occupational Therapy Association or AOTA approved providers.