Question

Before you plan to move to a different state after you complete the NBCOT exam, you are doing research about that state's licensure requirements, and want to see if you can do physical agent modalities at your clinic. What should your research entail?

a. Review and stay updated on the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act because it legally defines the OT scope of practice.
b. Find out whether you need to become a member of AOTA to increase competency in your skills and to ensure you get reimbursed for your services because it is mandated by that state.
c. Discover whether your state allows for a temporary license and find out the competency requirements
d. A and C

Answer 1

Research for state licensure after NBCOT should include reviewing the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and checking for temporary license provisions and competency requirements, focusing specifically on the legal scope of practice for modalities.

Step-by-step explanation:

When planning to move to a different state after completing the NBCOT exam, you should research the specific licensure requirements of that state, especially related to physical agent modalities. Your research should include the following actions:

• Review and stay updated on the state Occupational Therapy Practice Act because it legally defines the OT scope of practice, including the use of modalities.
• Discover whether your state allows for a temporary license while you are obtaining your permanent license and find out the competency requirements associated with both.

This approach ensures that you are well-informed about the legal scope of practice and the steps you need to take to legally practice with the use of modalities at your clinic in the new state. While AOTA membership may offer benefits such as professional development and may help with reimbursement issues, it is not typically mandated by the state for licensure or the ability to use modalities. Therefore, the best answer to the research necessary for your move is option D (A and C).