Wisconsin Administrative Code Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board
The Wisconsin Administrative Code governing the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (OT board) is organized into six key chapters under the OT rubric and is backed by statutory authority. Here's a structured overview:
🏛️ Authority & Structure
Establishment: The OT board is created under Wis. Stat. § 15.406(5), affiliated with the Medical Examining Board, with enforcement powers under Ch. 448, Subch. VII (dsps.wi.gov).
Rulemaking: The board adopts rules via authority under ss. 15.085(5)(b), 227.11(2), and 448.965 (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
Membership: Comprises 3 occupational therapists, 2 occupational therapy assistants, and 2 public members (who must not have health-care ties), appointed for 4-year terms by the Governor (subject to Senate confirmation) (dsps.wi.gov).
Meetings: Must meet at least annually, with the Chair required to meet semi-annually with the Medical Examining Board (law.justia.com).
📘 Code Chapters: Scope & Content
Per the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) listing, the board’s administrative rules are grouped as follows (dsps.wi.gov):
Chapter
Title
Description
OT 1
Definitions
Clarifies key terms (e.g., “occupational therapist,” “compact privilege”) (dsps.wi.gov).
OT 2
Licensure
Details requirements for initial licensure, reciprocity (e.g., military, cross-state) .
OT 3
Biennial Registration
Covers renewal procedures and authority .
OT 4
Practice & Supervision
Sets standards for evaluation, intervention, and delegation of tasks .
OT 5
Unprofessional Conduct
Defines unethical practices warranting discipline .
OT 6
Telehealth
Governs remote occupational therapy practices .
🔄 New Rulemaking: OT Licensure Compact
OT Compact Implementation: Following 2021 Wisconsin Act 123, the board drafted comprehensive rule changes in late 2024 to implement the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Updates include new definitions (e.g., “compact privilege”), jurisprudence exam requirements, and expanded unprofessional conduct provisions (regulations.justia.com).
A public hearing on September 17, 2024, saw no comments, and materials were finalized for the legislature (dsps.wi.gov).
✅ Summary
The OT administrative code is organized into six chapters (OT 1–6), each governing a different practice aspect—definitions, licensure, renewal, supervision, conduct, and telehealth.
Statutory authority comes primarily from ss. 15.085, 227.11, 448.965–448.9875.
The board is entrusted with rulemaking, licensure oversight, disciplinary actions, and inter-state licensure reciprocity.
Recent amendments implement the OT Licensure Compact featuring updated terminology, compact privileges, and jurisprudence examinations.
📌 If You Need…
Full text or specific sections — the DSPS site and Wisconsin's Legislative Documents Center host searchable versions.
Application or licensing guidance — reach out to DSPS or the board’s office via contact info on their DSPS webpage (dsps.wi.gov, dsps.wi.gov, dsps.wi.gov).
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