Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to Rhode Island as a military spouse?
Not through the compact — Rhode Island is not currently a Occupational Therapy compact member. A military-spouse Occupational Therapist relies on VAEIA 2022 / 50 U.S.C. § 4025a, which requires Rhode Island to recognize a valid out-of-state license upon relocation for military orders.
Your occupational therapy licensing board in Rhode Island
Under Rhode Island General Laws 5-88-1 the Department of Health offers military expedited licensure for occupational therapists, letting an active-duty member, reservist, or their relocating spouse apply for expedited status by submitting the Military Expedition Form, with RIDOH able to grant a temporary OT license case by case while remaining requirements are completed.
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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