Can a Occupational Therapist transfer a license to South Carolina as a military spouse?
Yes. South Carolina is a member of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact), so a Occupational Therapist holding a multistate/compact license can practice in SC 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 South Carolina
South Carolina Code 40-1-630 requires every professional and occupational board under Title 40, including the Board of Occupational Therapy, to issue a temporary professional license to the spouse of an active-duty servicemember assigned to South Carolina who holds a valid license in good standing from another state.
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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