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Board votes to send clarifying language to ACOTE on upper‑extremity surgical training
Summary
The board approved a motion to submit a letter from the Occupational Therapy Association of California asking ACOTE to include upper‑extremity surgical procedures and post‑operative coursework in advanced practice education standards, with a California‑specific clarification of "upper extremity."
The California Board of Occupational Therapy voted to submit a letter supporting a request from the Occupational Therapy Association of California that the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education include surgical procedures of the upper extremity and their postoperative course in forthcoming advanced‑practice education standards.
Executive Officer Austin Porter told the board the practice committee and ACOTE’s director had discussed the request and recommended the submission. Staff circulated a draft letter that is largely the same as the version discussed in February but adds an italicized California‑specific clarification of what the board means by "upper extremity." A board member moved to accept the draft as modified; the motion carried on a roll call vote with five members voting yes and two members absent.
Board members said the change provides needed specificity to ensure advanced‑practice education and approvals in California reflect state law and the board’s expectations. There was no public opposition during the comment period on this item.
The board directed staff to transmit the letter to ACOTE and to proceed with any follow‑up as needed.
