MOTA Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I get a license to practice OT in Missouri?
Q: How do I get a license to practice OT in Missouri? A: The Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy issues licenses. Please contact MBOT for an application. You may also our License Info page for an overview.
A: MOTA membership must be renewed yearly. Our membership year runs June 2006-June 2007. Membership applications are mailed to all Missouri Occupational Therapy practitioners every June. However, you may join MOTA at any time. Click here to download an application, or contact our business consultant to have an application mailed to you. You may contact our
business consultant Rich Helfrich to find out if your membership is
still active:
Q: Do I have an active license? A: Please contact the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy for licensure questions: http://pr.mo.gov/octherapy.asp.
Q: What are continuing education requirements in Missouri? A: You must complete 24 Continuing Competency Units during each 2-year licensure period. Please contact the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy for details on how to earn and document CCUs. You may also see our Continuing Education and Competency page.
Q: Does MOTA accredit continuing education courses? A: No. Please contact the Missouri Board of Occupational Therapy if you are unsure of a course's eligibility for CCUs.
Q: How can I get a mailing list of MOTA members? A: A membership directory is distributed to all MOTA members each fall at conference. You may also contact Rich Helfrich for a directory.
Q: How can I change my name (or mailing address, phone number, etc.) in the MOTA directory? A: Please contact Rich Helfrich to make changes to your information in the MOTA directory.
Q: Can I post a job opening or a continuing education course on the MOTA website? A: Yes! Our job and continuing education bulletin boards are open to all 3000+ Missouri Occupational Therapy practitioners. An ad posted here can be viewed by potential employees / attendees state-wide. The fee to post an ad is $150 per 3 months. You may update your ad as often needed if the position(s) or course(s) available change. Contact Jennifer at website@motamo.net to place your ad.
Q: When and where will conferences be? A: Fall conference will be held at Maryville University in St. Louis on October 19 & 20. Click here to register.
A: There are several Occupational Therapy programs in Missouri. Please see our schools page for links to each school. The American Occupational Therapy Association is a great resource for learning about career opportunities and schools throughout the U.S. Feel free to contact us. |
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