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Capitol Ave., Suite 340, Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone (501) 296-1802 Fax (501) 296-1972  \n[https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/](https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/)  \nEmails with attachments must be sent in PDF format [to](to LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov)[ ](to LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov)[LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov](to LicenseMonitor@arkansas.gov)  \nOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE INFORMATION PACKET  \nThis packet contains all of the documents you will need to apply for an Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant license in Arkansas. This packet and each of its components are available on our web site, [https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/. If you](https://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/. If you) received this packet from a source other than directly from the Arkansas State Medical Board or its official website, the application may be outdated or not an official version. Please be advised that outdated or unofficial versions of the application will not be accepted.  \nThe Arkansas State Legislature passed Act 257 in 2023 to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. The Compact allows eligible licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants a way for providing services in compact member states. If you are interested in learning more about the OT Compact, including information about meetings, rulemaking, and any rules open for public comment, please visit the following link: [https://otcompact.org/ot-compact-commission/](https://otcompact.org/ot-compact-commission/).  \n*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ***  \nABANDONED APPLICATIONS. Applications which are not complete after twelve (12) months will be classified as Abandoned and will be removed from our system. Further, pending applications will be listed as abandoned if the applicant does not communicate with the Board office for six (6) months. Abandoned files will be maintained for 30 days and then destroyed. No refunds will be given on abandoned/inactive applications.  \nAPPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD. For your application to be placed on the Board Meeting agenda, it must be complete and all required documentation, including staff investigations, must be in this office. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. Applicants who have disciplinary actions and/or impairment history maybe required to make a personal appearance before the Board. If you are required to make a Board Appearance, you will be notified of the time and date of your appearance prior to the next scheduled Board Meeting.  \nAPPLICATION FEES. The fee for an Occupational Therapy license is $4 (four) . The fee for an Occupational Therapy Assistant license is $3 (three) . There is an additional $1 (one) fee if you are requesting that a temporary permit be issued prior to full licensure. Fees must be included with your application at the time of submission. Payment may be made by check or money order payable to ASMB. Do not send cash.  \nAPPLICATION REVIEW. The application review process is defined by the requirements set forth in state law. The Board and its staff must comply with those laws in processing applications. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received in our office and in the order verifications are obtained. THE BOARD DOES NOT ACCELERATE ONE APPLICANT OVER ANOTHER.  \nARKANSAS MEDICAL PRACTICES ACT AND RULES. The Arkansas Occupational Therapy Act (Arkansas Code §17-88-101, et seq. ) must be read in its entirety prior to submitting an application for an Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant license to the Arkansas State Medical Board. You MUST complete the Medical Practice Act and Rules Affidavit included in this packet. Applications received without this form will be returned. The Arkansas Occupational Therapy Act is part of the Arkansas Medical Practices Acts and Rules, which can be viewed and downloaded from our web site, [https://armedicalboa","cbCaihpaWG368cHG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihpaWG368cHG","pdf",719555,28,"English","# Abandoned Applications\n# Appearing Before the Board\n# Application Fees\n# Application Review\n# Arkansas Medical Practices Act and Rules\n# Change of Address\n# Checking the Status of Your Application","[{\"question\":\"What happens if my application is not complete after 12 months?\",\"answer\":\"Applications not complete after twelve (12) months are classified as Abandoned and removed from the Board’s system. Pending applications may be listed as abandoned if the applicant does not communicate with the Board office for six (6) months.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there any exceptions to the policy about appearing before the Board?\",\"answer\":\"There are no exceptions to this policy. 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