Scope of Practice
VOTA is in the process of drafting proposed changes to the OT scope of practice in Virginia. These proposed changes are planned to be introduced during the 2026 legislative session. We want your input! Please join our committee, which meets on the second Sunday of the month from 7-8pm.
Email: president.vota@gmail.com if interested.
More information on scope of practice efforts is available on our scope of practice initiative page.
| Regulatory Updates As a result of an action taken during the 2022 periodic review of the Regulations Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapy, effective May 8, 2025, practitioners who have allowed their license to lapse for more than two years are required to provide proof of NBCOT certification or pass and retake the board exam to qualify for licensure reinstatement. VOTA feels strongly that this change in regulation lacks the flexibility that practitioners in our state need. As such, we collaborated with AOTA State Affairs and the Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs to craft a fast-track proposal to the board to create additional pathways for reinstatement. This fast-track action was advanced from the OT advisory board and passed by the full board at the end of June. It is now advancing through the fast-track regulatory process. Want to learn more? The recording from our regulatory advocacy and updates is available here! Interested in referencing the slides? Find them here. |
