The OT Compact Is Live in Eight States—Learn How to Apply for Compact Privileges

The Occupational Therapy Compact (OT Compact) is now live in eight member states. Eligible Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) can apply for compact privileges to practice in participating states that are currently accepting applications.

Join this webinar to learn the step-by-step process for obtaining compact privileges through the OT Compact in the eight states that have gone live so far: Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. You will also get answers to frequently asked questions from subject matter experts.

Participants who attend the live webinar will receive one (1) contact hour.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Define common acronyms and terminology associated with the Occupational Therapy Compact (OT Compact).

2. Describe OT practitioner eligibility requirements, including:

• Ciminal Background Check (CBC) requirements
• Registering for an OT Compact account
• Jurisprudence requirements
• Payment of fees and completion of required attestations

3. Apply the steps demonstrated during the webinar to successfully obtain compact privileges to practice through the OT Compact.

Presenters

Amanda Perry, M.Ed., NRP

Executive Director

Occupational Therapy Compact Commission

Lesly Wilson James, PhD, MPA, PMP, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP

Chair

Occupational Therapy Compact Commission

Special Guests

Chuck Willmarth

Vice President, Health Policy and State Affairs

American Occupational Therapy Association

Indiana

Laura Aust, OTD, MS, OTR

President

Indiana Occupational Therapy Association

Maryland

Allysin Elizabeth Bridges-German, OTD, MA, OTR/L, BCG, CAPS

President

Maryland Occupational Therapy Association

Holly Long, OTD, OTR/L, CHES

Vice President, Advocacy

Maryland Occupational Therapy Association

Minnesota

Andrea Erickson, OTD, MSOT, OTR/L

Vice President of Advocacy

Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

Ohio

Becky Finni, DHS, OTR/L, RAC-CT, FAOTA

Past President

Ohio Occupational Therapy Association

Tennessee

Stephanie B. Lancaster, EdD, OTR/L, ATP

President

Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association

Virginia

Savanah Howe, OTR/L, QMHP-A

President

Virginia Occupational Therapy Association

Wisconsin

TBD

West Virginia

Jackie Hurt, MA, BS, COTA/L, ROH

Past President and Legislative Committee member

West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association