Frequently Asked Questions

No. A temporary permit shall not be issued to an applicant for licensure who has previously failed the examination and has not subsequently passed the examination.

No. An applicant can have only one temporary permit and it cannot be extended.

If you are working on a temporary permit, you must quit working immediately upon notification of your failing results and return your temporary permit to the board office.

No. You may not work as an occupational therapist/assistant until you have been issued a temporary permit or a permanent license.

How much supervision is required and the co-signature of notes is determined by the supervising occupational therapist. The supervising occupational therapist takes responsibility for the person they supervise and makes judgment calls regarding co-signatures based on their knowledge of the person’s skills, ability and training. Section 468.203(8), F.S., Guidelines to Supervision.

Yes, an examination applicant must practice under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist until notification of the results of the examination.