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Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Main navigation Home About Leadership Services Other Services Meetings Resources Continuing Education Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request Licensure by Examination Licensure by Universal License Recognition Limited License Pay Civil Penalty Renewal Statutes & Rules Telehealth Accessing Electronic License Certificates and Wallet Cards Accessing the Licensee Portal Fee Waivers OT Licensure Compact Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities How To Consumer Information Complaints Disciplinary Actions Non-Disciplinary Actions Contact Us FAQ Public Information and Records Request Satisfaction Survey Search Search User account menu Log in Welcome The World Federation of Occupational Therapists defines occupational therapy as a profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation.The new licensing system is up and running! Please contact the Board at [email protected] with any questions or for further information. If you are a current licensee, please review the instructions under Accessing the Licensee Portal under the Resources tab BEFORE logging into the new licensing system. To renew or apply for a license CLICK HERE Changes in License Distribution ? The Board will no longer be mailing out physical copies of licenses to recipients. Instead, license holders can access and download their licenses directly through our online portal. This digital distribution method not only saves resources but also ensures faster access to your licenses whenever needed. Please click here to learn more ANNOUNCEMENT RE: FINGERPRINTING Beginning January 1, 2022, an applicant for original licensure, license renewal, license reinstatement or a limited license pursuant to this chapter shall possess a valid fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 3.1. The Board can only issue a license after an applicant has attested that they possess a valid fingerprint clearance card. Please go to: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-portal/fingerprint-clearance-card if you require additional information on fingerprint clearance cards. If you do not have proof of established residency in Arizona, please apply for Licensure by Examination. Incorrect selection of the license type will further delay the processing of your application. Please click on link below if you are unsure which application is right for you. Application Type Decision Tool Licensee Search CLICK HERE to search for a Licensee Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Important information on the upcoming OT Licensure Compact Read More Board Operations During Covid-19 In order to protect their health and well-being and that of their families, Occupational Therapy Board staff are telecommuting until further notice. We continue to work regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) from home and are able to receive phone calls (which are forwarded to our cell phones) and emails. Definition of Occupational Therapy The World Federation of Occupational Therapists defines occupational therapy as a profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enhancing the individual’s ability to participate, by modifying the environment, or by adapting the activity to better support participation. Another way of thinking about the ideas contained in these definitions could be: occupational therapy is about understanding the importance of an activity to an individual, being able to analyze the physical, mental and social components of the activity and then adapting the activity, the environment and/or the person to enable them to resume the activity. Occupational therapists would ask, "Why does this person have difficulties managing his or her daily activities (or occupations), and what can we adapt to make it possible for him or her to manage better and how will this then impact his or her health and well-being?” Upcoming Meeting May OT Board Meeting Meeting Date Fri, 05/10/2024 - 13:30 Add to Calendar 2024-05-10 13:30:00 2024-05-10 13:30:00 May OT Board Meeting Location Agency Platform - Standard [email protected] America/Phoenix public June OT Board Meeting Meeting Date Fri, 06/14/2024 - 13:30 Add to Calendar 2024-06-14 13:30:00 2024-06-14 13:30:00 June OT Board Meeting Location Agency Platform - Standard [email protected] America/Phoenix public July OT Board Meeting Meeting Date Fri, 07/12/2024 - 13:30 Add to Calendar 2024-07-12 13:30:00 2024-07-12 13:30:00 July OT Board Meeting Location Agency Platform - Standard [email protected] America/Phoenix public Pathways to Licensure FEE WAIVERS Income-Related Fee Waiver If your previous year’s income was below 200% of the Federal poverty level, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Application COVID-19 Fee Waiver - No longer available. Executive Order 2020-17 was rescinded effective July 1, 2021. Not sure which type of application is right for you? Application Type Decision Tool Application for Licensure by Examination This is the traditional license application type. This type of application requires that you have passed the NBCOT examination at some point. You do not have to take another exam, nor do you have to reside in Arizona for this type of application. More Info More Info Limited License If you have you recently graduated and have not taken the NBCOT exam, you may qualify for a limited license. More Info More Info Application for Licensure by Universal License Recognition If you have recently established residency in Arizona AND hold a license in another state (for at least one year), you may qualify for licensure by universal license recognition. With this option, you are required to submit proof of Arizona residency . However, you are not required to submit proof of NBCOT certification and professional recommendations. A.R.S. 32-4303 Application Information Military Spouse Applications A.R.S. 32-4302 also states that a license shall be issued without an examination to a person who is married to an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States and who is accompanying the member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation located in this state. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners doesn’t require a jurisprudence exam, so you would apply for licensure by universal recognition, as the requirements are the same. Contact Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners 1740 W Adams ST STE 3407 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-589-8352 Footer Statewide Policies Website accessibility Content disclaimer Privacy policy Security...