History and Future of Maryland OT Board
Explore the important dates in history of the Maryland OT Board, from its self-funding approval in 1992 to the adoption of bylaws in 2015. Significant changes and developments, such as moving to the Spring Grove Hospital Campus, establishing licensure, and going green with online verification, are highlighted. The future holds requirements such as criminal background checks and a legislative sunset review in 2025.
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Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History Self-Funding Approved to Fund Board Operations 1992 OT Board Office Moves to Spring Grove Hospital Campus (SGHC) 2000 OT Licensure Established 1979 Procedures Developed for All Formal Disciplinary Proceedings, COMAR 10.46.03 1983 Practice Act is Revamped--OT Principles and Procedures are Defined 2000 Prepared by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy-- 2/27/2017
Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History Significant Changes Made to COMAR 10.46.01, such as Authorizing an OTA to Supervise an Aide 2001 Last Time Licensing Fee Regulations Were Changed 2008 OT Board Webpage Goes Live 2001 Physical Agent Modality Competency Requirements Approved, COMAR 10.46.06 2001 Jurisprudence Exam Introduced 2004 Prepared by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy-- 2/27/2017
Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History OT Board Goes Green! No More Paper Licenses are Distributed-- Online Verification Available 24/7 2013 OT Board Accepts NBCOT Certification in lieu of State Continuing Competency Requirements, COMAR 10.46.04 2013 OT Board Moves to the Bland Bryant Building, SGHC 2010 Professional Competence Becomes an Explicit Requirement, COMAR 10.46.02 2012 Online License Renewal Becomes Available & Used by 98% of Licensees 2013 Prepared by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy-- 2/27/2017
Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History 10 Year Extension for OT Board Sunset, SB 237/HB 206 2013 Bylaws Adopted by the Board of OT 2015 CCR Timeframe Changed to Match Renewal Timeframe 2016 Sanctioning Guidelines Approved, COMAR 10.46.07 2014 Biennial Renewal Cycle Approved 2016 Prepared by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy-- 2/27/2017
Maryland OT Board Important Dates in the Future Criminal Background Checks Required 2017 Legislative Sunset Review 2025 Prepared by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy-- 2/27/2017
