by the IOTA | Feb 28, 2025 | Advocacy, Event, IOTA, Legislation
The morning of January 27th, 2025 found the Capitol Rotunda filled with those coming together to share the love of our professional of occupational therapy, and advocate for its valuable scope of practice. OTs, OTAs, and occupational therapy students and faculty from...
by the IOTA | Sep 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Call to Action, IOTA, Legislation, Licensure
by Lisa Hong, IOTA Legislative, Advocacy and Reimbursement Chairperson IOTA has been working behind the scenes to bring the Interstate Compact to Idaho. Over the past year, we have provided information to OT practitioners across the state and encouraged feedback....
by the IOTA | Aug 26, 2024 | Legislation, Licensure
Idaho DOPL State Occupational Therapy Licensure Board Adopts New CE Guidance Document In line with the newly updated DOPL Rules for the Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, where the continuing education requirements section was...
by the IOTA | Aug 23, 2024 | Advocacy, Legislation, Licensure
As of July 1st, 2024 the most recent Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses Rules for the Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants went into effect, after Governor Brad Little signed the updated rule chapter into law...
by the IOTA | Apr 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Call to Action, Event, IOTA, Legislation, Licensure
Your Response is Requested if Idaho Should Pursue OT Licensure Compact April is OT month and now is the time to learn more about the OT Licensure Compact and how it impacts you and your practice in Idaho. Find out more information with the links provided in the PDF...
by the IOTA | Feb 1, 2024 | Advocacy, Event, IOTA, Legislation
The morning of January 25th 2024 found the Capitol Rotunda filled with Occupational Therapy practitioners. OTs, COTAs, and students from ISU and CWI were in person and on-line to share our unique impact and contribution with members of the Idaho Legislature and...
by the IOTA | Feb 1, 2024 | Advocacy, IOTA, Legislation, Licensure
IDAHO STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, BOISE This past week, the next step in the process of Zero Based Regulation and the pending revised Idaho OT/OTA Rules for Licensure took place, as the rule chapter rewrites went before both the House and Senate Health and Welfare...
by the IOTA | Oct 10, 2023 | Advocacy, Legislation, Licensure
Dear Idaho OT Practitioners, Earlier this year, the IOTA was contacted by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, or DOPL, Occupational Therapy Licensure Board, regarding Governor Brad Little’s Executive Order for Zero-Based Regulation as part of...
by the IOTA | Jun 29, 2023 | Advocacy, Call to Action, Legislation
Legislation is a slow process. It works differently than private enterprise and can be frustrating. Tonight, I was able to attend a Town Hall meeting hosted by Senator Kevin Cook. The theme of the meeting was managed care in Idaho and what does that look like. There...
by The IOTA Association | Feb 19, 2023 | Call to Action, IOTA, Legislation
Idaho Occupational Therapy Practitioners, As a direct result of your advocacy and the advocacy of our fellow State Associations for Athletic Trainers, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists and Dieticians, Representative Erickson, the initial sponsor of HB28, put...
