CMS SOM App. B, Tag G1064

A person who—

(1) Meets all of the following:

(i) Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an occupational

therapy assistant, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does

apply; or

(ii) Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapy

assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for

Occupational Therapy Education, (ACOTE) of the American

Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or its successor

organizations.

(iii) Is eligible to take or successfully completed the entry-level certification

examination for occupational therapy assistants developed and

administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational

Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).

(2) On or before December 31, 2009—

(i) Is licensed or otherwise regulated as an occupational therapy assistant,

if applicable, by the state in which practicing; or any qualifications

defined by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply;

or

(ii) Must meet both of the following:

(A) Completed certification requirements to practice as an

occupational therapy assistant established by a credentialing organization

approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

(B) After January 1, 2010, meets the requirements in paragraph (f)(1)

of this section.