Welcome to the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy
Are you an occupational therapist looking to practice in Maryland? Or perhaps you’re an employer needing to verify a license? Navigating the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy can be daunting, but fear not! This blog will break down the essentials for obtaining, renewing, and verifying occupational therapy licenses in Maryland.
Applying for an Initial License
To start your occupational therapy journey in Maryland, you need to apply for an initial license. The process is straightforward:
- Visit the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy website.
- Click on the link for applying for an initial license. You’ll be directed to an informational page.
- Follow the instructions and click the registration link at the bottom of the page to begin your application.
If you're awaiting the results of the next national certification examination, you can apply for a temporary license. This ensures you can continue to work while waiting for your results.
Servicemember and Military Spouse Residency and Recognition
Maryland offers special provisions for servicemembers and military spouses. If you fall into this category, make sure to check the specific requirements and benefits available to you.
Handling Expired or Inactive Licenses
Have you let your license expire or become inactive? No worries! You can easily reinstate or reactivate your license by:
- Clicking on the appropriate link for expired or inactive licenses on the Board's website.
- Following the instructions to either reinstate or reactivate your license.
Renewing Your License
Renewing your license is a crucial step in maintaining your practice. Remember, renewals in Maryland do not begin until May 1. During this cycle, you’ll need to attest to having completed an approved implicit bias course. For a list of approved courses, visit this link.
Important: If your license has never lapsed, and you’ve been fingerprinted for the Maryland Board of OT, you will not need to be re-fingerprinted.
Verifying a License
Whether you're an applicant, licensee, employer, or consumer, verifying a license is simple:
- Visit the Board's website and click on the link for verifying a license.
- Follow the prompts to ensure the license is valid and in good standing.
Requesting a Verification or License Listing
If you need a letter of good standing or a license listing, the process is straightforward:
- For a verification letter, click on the link provided on the Board's website.
- Companies seeking a license listing should follow the appropriate link to request a roster list.
Submitting a CCR for Board Approval
If you’re a sponsor or company seeking Board approval for a CCR submission, you’ll need to pay a $30 fee. Licensees should contact Denise Goetz at 410-402-8554 for more information.
For more information, please follow this link.
