Nebraska § 38-2518 - Occupational therapist; license; application; requirements.
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§ 38-2518. Occupational therapist; license; application; requirements.
(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist shall show to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant:
(a) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the department and accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body; and
(b) Has passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.
(2) If an applicant has been trained as an occupational therapist in a foreign country, the applicant shall:
(a) Present documentation of completion of an educational program in occupational therapy that is substantially equivalent to an approved program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or by an equivalent accrediting body as determined by the board;
(b) Present proof of proficiency in the English language; and
(c) Pass an examination as provided in section 38-2520.
(3) Residency in this state shall not be a requirement of licensure. A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association shall not be licensed as an occupational therapist pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 38-2518 cover?
Section 38-2518 ("Occupational therapist; license; application; requirements.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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