Occupational Therapy Board Seeks Fee Flexibility as It Revises Training Requirements
Mar 24, 2026
Board leaders described improved enforcement performance and licensing output but warned of slim reserves and requested statutory fee authority; stakeholders supported reducing on‑the‑job hours for advanced hand therapy to increase access.
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Vice President Dr. Christine Wietlisbach and Executive Officer Austin Porter summarized the Board of Occupational Therapy's work since its last sunset review, noting expanded licensing issuance (over 7,000 licenses since the last review), an enforcement division that has increased complaint processing and a new strategic plan.
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