Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapists [18 VAC 85 ‑ 80]
Action Elimination of active practice requirement for renewal
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 5/21/2025
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5/21/25  8:57 pm
Commenter: Lauren Smith

Removal of active practice from the OT guidelines
 

My concern is for the well being of clients if someone maintains an active license, but doesn’t actively practice for more than 2 years.  If there is no safe guard or supervision to return to practice then all we have is to hope that the company hiring these practitioners provide mentoring and competency validations.

I would appreciate consideration of a finite number of years you can maintain a active license, but not active practice.

Thank you.

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