Department of Health Professions
Board of Medicine
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists
[18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action:
CE credit for volunteer practice
Action 4702
General Information
| Action Summary | The Board of Medicine has adopted proposed regulations to allow occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to count two hours of the 10 Type 2 hours for biennial renewal to be satisfied through delivery of professional services, without compensation, to low-income individuals receiving health services through a local health department or a free clinic organized in whole or primarily for the delivery of those services. One hour of continuing education may be credited for three hours of providing such volunteer services, as documented by the health department or free clinic. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [004958] |
| Associated Mandates |
Chapter: 82 (2016)
|
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 7747 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Erin Barrett / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs |
| Address: |
Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)750-3912 FAX: (804)915-0382 TDD: ()- |
This person is the primary contact for this agency.