Gather necessary documents for verification (e.g., diploma, certification, identification)
Collect all the required documents for the verification process. This includes your diploma, certification, and identification. These documents will be used to confirm your eligibility for obtaining an Occupational Therapy license in Virginia. Make sure to gather all the necessary documents to avoid any delays in the process.
Prepare and send a cashier's check or money order with the necessary fee to Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
Obtain a cashier's check or money order for the necessary fee required by the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy. Ensure that the amount is correct and send it along with your application to avoid any delays in the verification process.
Request the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) to send verification of your national certification directly to the Virginia Board
Contact the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) to request them to directly send the verification of your national certification to the Virginia Board. This step is essential for confirming your national certification status.
Approval: NBCOT certification
-
Request the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) to send verification of your national certification directly to the Virginia Board
Will be submitted
Request verification from any other state where you are or have been licensed as an Occupational Therapist
Contact any other states where you are or have been licensed as an Occupational Therapist to request them to provide verification directly to the Virginia Board. This verification is necessary to confirm your licensure history in other states.
Approval: Verification of out of state license
-
Request verification from any other state where you are or have been licensed as an Occupational Therapist
Will be submitted
Send a request for a copy of your official transcript from your occupational therapy school to be sent directly to the Virginia Board
Send a request to your occupational therapy school requesting them to send a copy of your official transcript directly to the Virginia Board. This transcript will be used to verify your educational qualifications as an Occupational Therapist.
Submit documentation of employment verification, detailing at least 160 hours of OT work in the past two years
Prepare and submit the necessary documentation to verify your employment as an Occupational Therapist. This documentation should provide details of your recent OT work, with a minimum of 160 hours of work in the past two years. Make sure to include all relevant information to support your employment verification.
Approval: Employment Verification
-
Submit documentation of employment verification, detailing at least 160 hours of OT work in the past two years
Will be submitted
Mail all supporting documents to Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy in a sealed envelope
Prepare all the gathered documents, including the completed application form, payment proof, verification from NBCOT and other states, and official transcript. Seal them in an envelope and send it to the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy. Make sure the envelope is properly sealed.
Check the receipt of your application package by the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
After mailing the application package, check with the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy to confirm if they have received your documents. This step ensures that your application is being processed and moves forward in the verification process.
Wait for a response from the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
Wait for a response from the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy regarding the status of your application. They will review your documents and provide an update on whether your verification has been approved or not. Patience is key during this waiting period.
Approval: Licensure by the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
-
Mail all supporting documents to Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy in a sealed envelope
Will be submitted
If approved, receive the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy license
Upon approval from the Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy, you will receive your Occupational Therapy license. This license will authorize you to practice Occupational Therapy in Virginia.
If denied, re-evaluate documentation and discrepancies and restart the process
If your verification is denied, carefully review your documentation and identify any discrepancies or areas that need improvement. Evaluate the feedback provided by the Virginia Board and address the highlighted issues. Restart the process by resubmitting the corrected documentation.
