2007 Minnesota Statutes

148.6418 TEMPORARY LICENSURE.
    Subdivision 1. Application. The commissioner shall issue temporary licensure as an
occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to applicants who have applied for
licensure under section 148.6408, subdivisions 1 and 2; 148.6410, subdivisions 1 and 2; 148.6412;
or 148.6415 and who are not the subject of a disciplinary action or past disciplinary action, nor
disqualified on the basis of items listed in section 148.6448, subdivision 1.
    Subd. 2. Procedures. To be eligible for temporary licensure, an applicant must submit the
application materials required by section 148.6420, subdivision 1, the fees required by section
148.6445, and one of the following:
(1) evidence of successful completion of the requirements in section 148.6408, subdivision
1 , or 148.6410, subdivision 1;
(2) a copy of a current and unrestricted credential for the practice of occupational therapy as
either an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another jurisdiction; or
(3) a copy of a current and unrestricted certificate from the National Board for Certification
in Occupational Therapy stating that the applicant is certified as an occupational therapist or
occupational therapy assistant.
    Subd. 3. Additional documentation. Persons who are credentialed by the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy or another jurisdiction must provide an affidavit with the
application for temporary licensure stating that they are not the subject of a pending investigation
or disciplinary action and have not been the subject of a disciplinary action in the past.
    Subd. 4. Supervision required. An applicant who has graduated from an accredited
occupational therapy program, as required by section 148.6408, subdivision 1, or 148.6410,
subdivision 1 , and who has not passed the examination required by section 148.6408, subdivision
2 , or 148.6410, subdivision 2, must practice under the supervision of a licensed occupational
therapist. The supervising therapist must, at a minimum, supervise the person working under
temporary licensure in the performance of the initial evaluation, determination of the appropriate
treatment plan, and periodic review and modification of the treatment plan. The supervising
therapist must observe the person working under temporary licensure in order to assure service
competency in carrying out evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment implementation. The
frequency of face-to-face collaboration between the person working under temporary licensure
and the supervising therapist must be based on the condition of each patient or client, the
complexity of treatment and evaluation procedures, and the proficiencies of the person practicing
under temporary licensure. The occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant working
under temporary licensure must provide verification of supervision on the application form
provided by the commissioner.
    Subd. 5. Expiration of temporary licensure. A temporary license issued to a person
pursuant to subdivision 2, clause (1), expires six months from the date of issuance for occupational
therapists and occupational therapy assistants or on the date the commissioner grants or denies
licensure, whichever occurs first. A temporary license issued to a person pursuant to subdivision
2, clause (2) or (3), expires 90 days after it is issued. Upon application for renewal, a temporary
license shall be renewed once to persons who have not met the examination requirement under
section 148.6408, subdivision 2, or 148.6410, subdivision 2, within the initial temporary licensure
period and who are not the subject of a disciplinary action nor disqualified on the basis of items
in section 148.6448, subdivision 1. Upon application for renewal, a temporary license shall
be renewed once to persons who are able to demonstrate good cause for failure to meet the
requirements for licensure under section 148.6412 or 148.6415 within the initial temporary
licensure period and who are not the subject of a disciplinary action nor disqualified on the basis
of items in section 148.6448, subdivision 1.
History: 2000 c 361 s 10; 2002 c 228 s 1