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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It shall be unlawful one year after the effective date of this act for any person to practice or to indicate an ability to practice occupational therapy unless licensed under the provisions of this act.
(b) The licensure of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants shall extend only to individuals. A license shall not be issued to a partnership, unincorporated association, corporation or similar business organization.
(c) A person shall not use the title occupational therapist or a title set forth in this act as it relates to the practice of occupational therapy unless licensed and whose license is in good standing in accordance with the requirements set forth in this act. A person or health care institution, health care service, health plan or other institution holding itself out to the public as providing occupational therapy services shall not use such a title or titles unless the occupational therapy services provided by it are under the supervision of a person licensed under this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 1506. License required - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-63-ps-professions-and-occupations-state-licensed/pa-st-sect-63-1506/
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