Action:
Conform CE requirements to Code
Action 4848
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 411 of the 2017 Acts of the Assembly specified:
ยง 1. That the Board of Medicine shall amend regulations governing licensure of occupational
therapists to provide that Type 1 continuing learning activities that shall be completed by the
practitioner prior to renewal of a license shall consist of an organized program of study, classroom
experience, or similar educational experience that is related to a licensee's current or anticipated roles
and responsibilities in occupational therapy and approved or provided by one of the following
organizations or any of its components: the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association; the American
Occupational Therapy Association; the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; a
local, state, or federal government agency; a regionally accredited college or university; or a health
care organization accredited by a national accrediting organization granted authority by the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services to assure compliance with Medicare conditions of participation. Such
regulations shall also provide that Type 1 continuing learning activities may also include an American
Medical Association Category 1 Continuing Medical Education program.
Accordingly, section 71 of 18VAC85-80 is amended to conform requirements for continuing education to the language in the legislation, which becomes effective July 1, 2017.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005159] |
| Associated Mandates |
CE for occupational therapists
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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7969
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2017. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Erin Barrett
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Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
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Address:
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Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)750-3912
FAX: (804)915-0382
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
