Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants—license reactivation, 200.15(3), 206.11(3)
ARC 5072C
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DIVISION[645]
Adopted and Filed
Rule making related to license reactivation
The Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy hereby amends Chapter 200, "Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants," and Chapter 206, "Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants," Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rule Making
This rule making is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code sections 147.76 and 272C.2.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 147.11.
Purpose and Summary
This rule making amends the Board's requirements for license reactivation by allowing the Board to accept verification from another state or jurisdiction that shows two years of active practice, consisting of a minimum of 2,080 hours, in another state or jurisdiction preceding application for reactivation in lieu of completion of continuing education.
Public Comment and Changes to Rule Making
Notice of Intended Action for this rule making was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on February 12, 2020, as ARC 4917C. A public hearing was held on March 4, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.in the Fifth Floor Conference Room 526, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa. No one attended the public hearing. No public comments were received. No changes from the Notice have been made.
Adoption of Rule Making
This rule making was adopted by the Board on June 12, 2020.
Fiscal Impact
This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee's meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
Effective Date
This rule making will become effective on August 5, 2020.
The following rule-making actions are adopted:
Item 1. Amend subrule 200.15(3) as follows:
200.15(3) Provide verification of current competence to practice physical therapy by satisfying one of the following criteria:
a. If the license has been on inactive status for five years or less, an applicant must provide the following:
(1)Verification of the license(s) from every jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed and is or has been practicing during the time period the Iowa license was inactive, sent directly from the jurisdiction(s) to the board office. Web-based verification may be substituted for verification from a jurisdiction's board office if the verification includes:
1.Licensee's name;
2.Date of initial licensure;
3.Current licensure status; and
4.Any disciplinary action taken against the license; and
(2)Verification of completion of 20 hours of continuing education for a physical therapy assistant and 40 hours of continuing education for a physical therapist within two years of application for reactivation; or verification of active practice, consisting of a minimum of 2,080 hours, in another state or jurisdiction during the two years preceding an application for reactivation.
b. If the license has been on inactive status for more than five years, an applicant must provide the following:
(1)Verification of the license(s) from every jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed and is or has been practicing during the time period the Iowa license was inactive, sent directly from the jurisdiction(s) to the board office. Web-based verification may be substituted for verification from a jurisdiction's board office if the verification includes:
1.Licensee's name;
2.Date of initial licensure;
3.Current licensure status; and
4.Any disciplinary action taken against the license; and
(2)Verification of completion of 40 hours of continuing education for a physical therapy assistant and 80 hours of continuing education for a physical therapist within two years of application for reactivation; verification of active practice, consisting of a minimum of 2,080 hours, in another state or jurisdiction during the two years preceding an application for reactivation; or evidence of successful completion of the professional examination required for initial licensure completed within one year prior to the submission of an application for reactivation.
Item 2. Amend subrule 206.11(3) as follows:
206.11(3) Provide verification of current competence to practice occupational therapy by satisfying one of the following criteria:
a. If the license has been on inactive status for five years or less, an applicant must provide the following:
(1)Verification of the license(s) from every jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed and is or has been practicing during the time period the Iowa license was inactive, sent directly from the jurisdiction(s) to the board office. Web-based verification may be substituted for verification from a jurisdiction's board office if the verification includes:
1.Licensee's name;
2.Date of initial licensure;
3.Current licensure status; and
4.Any disciplinary action taken against the license; and
(2)Verification of completion of 15 hours of continuing education for an occupational therapy assistant and 30 hours of continuing education for an occupational therapist within two years of application for reactivation; or verification of active practice, consisting of a minimum of 2,080 hours, in another state or jurisdiction during the two years preceding an application for reactivation.
b. If the license has been on inactive status for more than five years, an applicant must provide the following:
(1)Verification of the license(s) from every jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed and is or has been practicing during the time period the Iowa license was inactive, sent directly from the jurisdiction(s) to the board office. Web-based verification may be substituted for verification from a jurisdiction's board office if the verification includes:
1.Licensee's name;
2.Date of initial licensure;
3.Current licensure status; and
4.Any disciplinary action taken against the license; and
(2)Verification of completion of 30 hours of continuing education for an occupational therapy assistant and 60 hours of continuing education for an occupational therapist within two years of application for reactivation; verification of active practice, consisting of a minimum of 2,080 hours, in another state or jurisdiction during the two years preceding an application for reactivation; or evidence of successful completion of the professional examination required for initial licensure completed within one year prior to the submission of an application for reactivation.
[Filed 6/12/20, effective 8/5/20]
[Published 7/1/20]
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