Tex. Occ. Code Section 454.204
Educational Requirements


To satisfy Section 454.203 (Qualifications for Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License)(1):

(1)

an applicant applying for an occupational therapist license must have, from an educational program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, its predecessor organization, or another national credentialing agency approved by the board:

(A)

an entry-level degree in occupational therapy, or a degree that exceeds the requirements for an entry-level degree in occupational therapy, from an educational program that prepares a person for entry into the field as an occupational therapist; or

(B)

a certificate evidencing successful completion of required undergraduate occupational therapy course work awarded to persons with a baccalaureate degree that is not in occupational therapy, if the applicant graduated before January 1, 2007; and

(2)

an applicant applying for an occupational therapy assistant license must have, from an educational program approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, its predecessor organization, or another national credentialing agency approved by the board:

(A)

an entry-level degree in occupational therapy, or a degree that exceeds the requirements for an entry-level degree in occupational therapy, from an educational program that prepares a person for entry into the field as an occupational therapy assistant; or

(B)

an entry-level certificate in occupational therapy, or a certificate that exceeds the requirements for an entry-level certificate in occupational therapy, from an educational program that prepares a person for entry into the field as an occupational therapy assistant.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 401 (H.B. 1785), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 4.12, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 454.204 — Educational Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­454.­htm#454.­204 (accessed May 18, 2024).

454.001
Short Title
454.002
Definitions
454.003
Application of Sunset Act
454.004
Conflict with Other Law
454.005
Applicability
454.006
Practice of Occupational Therapy
454.007
Use of Title of Doctor
454.051
Board Membership
454.052
Public Member Eligibility
454.053
Membership Restrictions
454.054
Terms
454.055
Grounds for Removal
454.056
Per Diem
454.057
Officers
454.058
Meetings
454.059
Training
454.060
Civil Liability
454.101
General Powers and Duties
454.102
Rules
454.103
Rules Regarding Advertising or Competitive Bidding
454.104
Fees
454.105
Employees
454.106
List of License Holders
454.107
Board Duties Regarding Complaints
454.108
Negotiated Rulemaking
454.151
Public Interest Information
454.152
Record of Complaints
454.153
General Rules Involving Complaint Investigation and Disposition
454.154
Public Participation
454.201
License Required
454.202
Application
454.203
Qualifications for Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License
454.204
Educational Requirements
454.205
Foreign-trained Applicants
454.207
License Examination
454.210
Provisional License
454.211
Temporary License
454.212
Inactive Status
454.213
Accepted Practice
454.214
Display of License and Renewal Certificate
454.216
License by Endorsement
454.217
Criminal History Record Information for License Issuance
454.251
License Expiration
454.252
Renewal of License
454.253
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner
454.254
Mandatory Continuing Education
454.255
Criminal History Record Information Requirement for License Renewal
454.301
Grounds for Denial of License or Discipline of License Holder
454.302
Procedures for Disciplinary Action
454.303
Issuance of License After Denial
454.304
Informal Proceedings
454.305
Emergency Suspension
454.306
Subpoena
454.351
Injunctive Relief
454.352
Monitoring of License Holder
454.353
Civil Penalty
454.354
Recovery of Costs and Fees
454.355
Criminal Offense
454.1061
Place of Employment
454.3025
Schedule of Sanctions
454.3521
Administrative Penalty

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 454.204’s source at texas​.gov