Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to North Carolina as a military spouse?
Yes. North Carolina is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in NC without re-applying. Compact provides clear portability — military spouses with OT licenses should join the compact for maximum flexibility.
Your occupational therapy licensing board in North Carolina
North Carolina General Statute 93B-15.1 directs occupational licensing boards, including the OT board, to license by endorsement a military spouse who holds a substantially-equivalent out-of-state license and to issue a temporary practice permit no later than 15 days after application.
Official source ↗About the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact)
For Occupational Therapists and OT Assistants. Privilege-based practice in member states.
Official compact site ↗All Occupational Therapy member states
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