Occupational Therapy Licensing
Please see the new website for the Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals.
Montana Occupational Therapy Licensing
Please see the new website for the Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals.
Although the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact is active, and although Montana is a member, compact privileges are not currently available for Montana because the FBI has not yet authorized Montana to run fingerprint background checks for occupational therapy license types.
This is an issue affecting many states, and Montana continues to pursue authorization. Federal legislation called the SHARE Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in an attempt to solve this issue.
Once Montana is able to fully implement the compact, licensees in Montana will be able to purchase privileges to practice in other member states, and other states' licensees will be able to purchase privileges to practice in Montana.
Yes, complete the Modality Endorsement Application Form
Yes, with some stipulations. See here: Montana Code Annotated 37-2-305
Neither staff nor the board "preapprove" application materials. It is up to you to determine whether to apply. Staff will only review your specific information if you submit an application and pay the application fee.
Having criminal or disciplinary history does not automatically disqualify you from licensure, but staff will only review your specific information if you submit an application and pay the application fee.
Generally yes. While we try to respond promptly, sometimes things get missed, so feel free to check again.
No. For help with this, please contact the Secretary of State's Office.
No. For help with this please contact the individual insurance companies, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), or the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
See the statutes here and the rules here with information on how to get printed copies.
Go here (you might have to be logged out for this service to work): https://aca-prod.accela.com/POL/Home.aspx
Email dliesdprd@mt.gov or call (406) 841-2373.