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State Occupational Therapy Boards

State Occupational Therapy Boards, often operating under a Department of Health or a larger professional licensing umbrella, hold the fundamental purpose of protecting the public by ensuring competent and ethical practice in the field of occupational therapy. Their core function is the licensing of Occupational Therapists (OTs) and the certification or registration of Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs). The boards ensure professional competence by mandating accredited education (master's or doctoral degree for OTs), supervised fieldwork, and successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination. They also define the legal scope of practice - which centers on enabling individuals to participate in the activities of daily life (occupations) - and enforce ethical and continuing education standards through the state's Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

The importance of this strict oversight is vital given the sensitive nature of rehabilitation and the risks associated with unlicensed practitioners. An unlicensed individual lacks the verified clinical reasoning and specialized training to properly assess a patient's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial barriers to function. Seeking care from an unqualified person can lead to inaccurate assessments, harmful or inappropriate therapeutic interventions that result in joint injury or regression, failure to address complex cognitive deficits after stroke or brain injury, and provision of incorrect assistive technology. This can severely impede a person's recovery, independence, and quality of life. By regulating licensure, State Occupational Therapy Boards ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and client-centered interventions tailored to restoring their ability to engage in meaningful life roles.

Use the resources below to learn more about the work of your State Occupational Therapy Board.


  • Alabama State Occupational Therapy Board
  • Alaska Occupational Therapy Board
  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
  • California State Occupational Therapy Board
  • Connecticut Occupational Therapy Licensure


  • Delaware Occupational Therapy Board
  • Florida State Occupational Therapy Board
  • Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Hawaii Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • Idaho Occupational Therapy Licensure Board
  • Illinois Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee
  • Iowa Occupational Therapy Board
  • Kansas Board of Healing Arts
  • Kentucky State Occupational Therapy Board
  • Louisiana Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • Maine Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • Maryland Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals
  • Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Minnesota Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • Mississippi Occupational Therapy Licensing

  • Missouri State Occupational Therapy Board
  • Montana State Occupational Therapy Board
  • Nebraska Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • New Jersey Occupational Therapy Council
  • Nevada State Occupational Therapy Board
  • New Mexico Occupational Therapy Board
  • New York State Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
  • North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Ohio State Occupational Therapy Board


  • Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure
  • Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
  • Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Board
  • Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • South Carolina Occupational Therapy Board
  • South Dakota Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
  • Tennessee Board Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • Texas Occupational Therapy Board

  • Utah Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
  • Vermont Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • Virginia Board of Medicine - Occupational Therapy
  • Washington Occupational Therapy Examiners
  • West Virginia Occupational Therapy Board
  • Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Licensing
  • Wyoming Occupational Therapy Examiners





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