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Article: REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
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- OT Practice
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- June 29, 2009
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CopyrightCopyright American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Jun 29, 2009. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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DELAWARE
What Every Practitioner Needs To Know About Delaware
* Mean Annual Salary
OT: $57,0901
OTA: $50,3601
* Licensure Status: Licensure is required for OTs and OTAs. An applicant who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction can file an application for licensure by reciprocity.2
* CE Requirements: Mandatory. OT and OTA: 20 hours of CEUs for licenses renewed biennially; new licensees prorated.3
Trends
* Delaware is the 5th top-paying state for occupational therapy assistants in the country.1
* Delaware has a low prevalence of smoking at 18.9% of the population, according to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings 2008.4
Big Picture
* Delaware offers beaches on ...