Occupational Therapy

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Department 
Independent
Governor Appointments 
7
Total Board Positions 
7
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 90-270.68
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
4 Years - 2consecutive
Purpose 
The board establishes licensing qualifications; conducts investigations of licensees; communicates disciplinary actions to authorities; issues, renews and revokes licenses; hires or appoints administrative personnel; conducts administrative hearings; establishes fees; and submits an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Leonard G. Trujillo 10/9/201810/1/2022LimitedOccupational Therapist nominated by Association
Young Joo Kim 11/9/202010/1/2024LimitedOccupational Therapist nominated by Association
Lynn E. Losada 5/13/201410/1/2021LimitedOccupational Therapist nominated by Association
Nicole Blackwell 10/7/201910/1/2023LimitedOccupational Therapy Assistant nominated by Association
Kevin E. Coates 11/9/202010/1/2024LimitedPhysician nominated by Association after consultation with Medical Society
Danielle J. Ward 10/1/201610/1/2022LimitedPublic Member
Laura C. Echols 3/28/201810/1/2021LimitedLicensed counselor, educator or school based professional


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