Association Policies

Abstract

Subject: Education of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants

Effective: 4/89

Revised: 4/19

BPPC Reviewed: 7/15

Rescinded:

Code: RA Motion 4/83, 4/87, 4/89, 2003M54, 2003M56, 2011AprC5;

RAM02-040419

Purpose: To state the education required for entry into occupational therapy.

It Shall Be the Policy of the Association That:

1. The Association require entry-level education at the associate or bachelor degree level for occupational therapy assistants.

2. The Association require entry-level education at the master’s or doctoral level for occupational therapists.