(1) To register as a regulated member on the general register of the College, applicants must

(a) have a baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy or an entry level masters degree in occupational therapy from an occupational therapy program approved by the Council,

(b) have completed 1000 hours of supervised clinical education within a program of study approved by the Council, and

(c) have successfully completed a registration examination approved by the Council.

(2)  An applicant for registration under subsection (1) above must meet at least one of the following:

(a) have met the requirements set out in subsection (1) within the 2 years immediately preceding the date the Registrar receives a complete application;

(b) have been engaged in the practice of occupational therapy for not fewer than

    (i)   400 hours within the year immediately preceding the date the

application is received by the Registrar,  

    (ii)  800 hours within the 2 years immediately preceding the date the application is received by the Registrar,           

    (iii) 1200 hours within the 3 years immediately preceding the date the application is received by the Registrar, or

    (iv) 1550 hours within the 5 years immediately preceding the date the application is received by the Registrar.

(c) have successfully completed a refresher program in occupational therapy as approved by the Council within the 2 years immediately preceding the date the application is received by the Registrar;

(d) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Registrar that the applicant is currently competent to practise as an occupational therapist.