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Profession Updates

IMPORTANT NOTICE - NEW Background Screening Law

NBCOT Announces Eligibility Criteria for OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REGISTERED OTR® Candidates Effective December 31, 2006 (pdf - 1.74mb) http://www.nbcot.org/

Information for Occupational Therapists Providing Supervision/Monitoring

Senate Bill 1986 regarding Health Care Fraud and Convictions

Other Payer Code Register as an "Other Payer" to expedite the application process for your clients or students!

Reporting Requirement - Section 456.063(3), Florida Statutes, states: Licensed health care practitioners shall report allegations of sexual misconduct to the department, regardless of the practice setting in which the alleged sexual misconduct occurred.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Information


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