1. Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History
OT Licensure Established
1979
Procedures Developed for All Formal Disciplinary Proceedings, COMAR
1983
Self-Funding Approved to Fund Board Operations
1992
Practice Act is Revamped--OT Principles and Procedures are Defined
2000
OT Board Office Moves to Spring Grove Hospital Campus (SGHC)
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2. Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History
Significant Changes Made to COMAR , such as Authorizing an OTA to Supervise an “Aide”
2001
Physical Agent Modality Competency Requirements Approved, COMAR
OT Board Webpage Goes Live
Jurisprudence Exam Introduced
2004
Last Time Licensing Fee Regulations Were Changed
2008
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3. Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History
OT Board Moves to the Bland Bryant Building, SGHC
2010
Professional Competence Becomes an Explicit Requirement, COMAR
2012
OT Board Accepts NBCOT Certification in lieu of State Continuing Competency Requirements, COMAR
2013
Online License Renewal Becomes Available & Used by 98% of Licensees
OT Board Goes Green! No More Paper Licenses are Distributed--Online Verification Available 24/7
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4. Maryland OT Board Important Dates in History
10 Year Extension for OT Board Sunset, SB 237/HB 206
2013
Sanctioning Guidelines Approved, COMAR
2014
Bylaws Adopted by the Board of OT
2015
Biennial Renewal Cycle Approved
2016
CCR Timeframe Changed to Match Renewal Timeframe
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5. Maryland OT Board Important Dates in the Future
Criminal Background Checks Required
2017
Legislative Sunset Review
2025
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