Board of Occupational Therapy
As the Professional Licensing Boards enter the busy season, we remind you that we experience a significant increase in the volume of applications, phone calls, and emails we receive, which causes delays in our processing and response times.
Please note that our processing times increase to approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks from the date a complete application has been received in our office during our busy season. If you have not heard from the Board Office within eight (8) weeks of submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact our office regarding the status of an application. Prior to eight (8) weeks after submitting an application, it will not have been processed. It is extremely critical that applicants carefully review the application instructions and submit a complete packet; otherwise, the processing times mentioned above may increase.
Lastly, when contacting our office, please only leave one voicemail or send us one email. Multiple calls or emails will further delay response time and processing. Your questions are important to us, and we will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time!
Important Updates
Upcoming Meeting - The next meeting will be January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm.
More information on the meeting can be found on the Board Meeting page.
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact - The Wyoming Board is a member of the Counseling Compact. To learn more, go to the Compact page.
The Board of Occupational Therapy was created March 4, 1991 to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Wyoming by ensuring that those individuals licensed to provide these occupational therapy services in this state are appropriately qualified.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy is to develop, impose and enforce standards which must be met by individuals in order to receive a license as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to insure public protection; receive, investigate, and take appropriate action with respect to complaints; and promulgation of rules and regulations.
Occupational Therapy Practice
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy gives people the "skills for the job of living" that are needed for independent and satisfying lives. Services typically include:
Customized treatment programs aimed at improving abilities to carry out the activities of daily living
Comprehensive evaluation of home and job environments and recommendations on necessary adaptation
Assessments and treatment for performance skills
Recommendations and training in the use of adaptive equipment
Guidance to family members and caregivers
Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury. The occupational therapist enters the field with a masters or doctoral degree. The occupational therapy assistant generally earns an associate degree. Practitioners must complete supervised clinical internships in a variety of health care settings, and pass a national examination.