Alabama Administrative Code Title 625 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Here’s an overview of Alabama Administrative Code Title 625—the regulations of the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy:
📋 Structure of Title 625
Title 625 is organized into eleven chapters (625‑X‑1 through 625‑X‑11), covering every phase of OT regulation in Alabama: licensing, exemptions, permits, renewal, supervision, fees, disciplinary actions, and hearings (admincode.legislature.state.al.us, law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Key Chapters
1. LICENSE REQUIRED / APPLICATION (625‑X‑1)
All applicants must apply, pay fees, and pass the Board‑approved exam before practice (ot.alabama.gov).
Requires submission of verified transcripts, letters of good standing, examiner verification (section 625‑X‑1‑.04) (regulations.justia.com).
Includes re‑entry provisions for individuals out of practice for 5–10 years (ot.alabama.gov).
2. EXEMPTIONS (625‑X‑2)
Certain individuals don’t require licensure:
Students in supervised OT programs (wearing "student" ID)
Federal employees practicing OT within scope of employment
Registered aides (with employer‑approved registration) (ot.alabama.gov, dhhs.ne.gov).
3. LIMITED PERMITS (625‑X‑3)
Limited permits are required for graduates awaiting certification or undergoing traineeship.
Valid for 120 days (nonrenewable) unless tied to supervised traineeship (ot.alabama.gov).
Strict supervision rules especially for reentry applicants (sbu.edu).
4. ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, LATE RENEWAL (625‑X‑4, X‑5, X‑6)
Licenses are signed by Board officials once all conditions are met .
Renewal requires continuing education (OT: 1.5 CEUs annually or 3 CEUs biennially; OTA: 1 CEU annually) and timely submission 60 days before expiration (ot.alabama.gov).
Late renewals incur additional fees; lapse beyond 3 years requires reapplication (ot.alabama.gov).
5. FEES (625‑X‑7)
Initial and renewal fees: $140 (OT) / $115 (OTA)
Limited permit fee: $25
Late fee: $50
Exempts some military spouses from initial license fee (ot.alabama.gov).
6. SUPERVISION (625‑X‑8)
OTAs, trainees, aides must be supervised by a licensed OT.
Levels: Direct, Close, General.
Ratios: Up to 3 full‑time OTAs (max 2 requiring direct supervision) and a total of 5 supervised personnel (admincode.legislature.state.al.us, ot.alabama.gov).
Aides must only perform delegated tasks without clinical decision-making (ot.alabama.gov).
7. DISCIPLINE & HEARINGS (625‑X‑9, X‑10, X‑11)
Specifies grounds for denial, suspension, revocation, or probation for unprofessional conduct (regulations.justia.com).
Outlines complaint handling, probable cause, administrative hearings, and reinstatement procedures (regulations.justia.com).
📌 Where to Read the Full Text
You can review the full regulatory text from:
Alabama Legislature’s Admin Code: Administrative Code Agency List – Occupational Therapy, Alabama State Board of (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Justia: Title 625 – Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy (regulations.justia.com)
Cornell Legal Information Institute (LII): 625 – Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
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