Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has re-appointed Cristian LaBar of Howell to the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists.
LaBar is an occupational therapist with the Livingston Educational Service Agency Early on Program. She holds a bachelor’s of health sciences degree and a master’s of occupational therapy degree from Baker College. Her reappointment begins Jan. 30, and expires Dec. 31, 2028.
The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists works with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to promulgate rules for licensing occupational therapists and ascertaining minimal entry level competency of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The Public Health Code mandates certain responsibilities and duties for a health professional licensing board.
Underlying all duties is the responsibility of the Board to promote and protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
