§ 12-270-116. Rule-Making Authority
The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 27, § 1, effective January 21. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-270-116 as it existed prior to 2020.
§ 12-270-117. Mental and Physical Examination of Licensees
If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the licensee to take a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director. Except where due to circumstances beyond the licensee’s control, […]
§ 12-270-118. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice
Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 270. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 27, § 1, effective January 21. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-270-118 as it existed prior to 2020.
§ 12-270-119. Professional Liability Insurance Required – Rules
A person shall not practice occupational therapy unless the person purchases and maintains, or is covered by, professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the director by rule that covers all acts within the scope of practice of the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. This section does not apply to an occupational therapist […]
§ 12-270-119.5. Interstate Compact – Powers and Duties of the Director – Rules – Definitions
As used in this section: “Adverse action” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4101. “Commission” means the occupational therapy compact commission established in section 24-60-4101. “Compact” means the occupational therapy licensure interstate compact authorized in part 41 of article 60 of title 24. “Data system” has the meaning established in section 24-60-4101. “Telehealth” has the […]
§ 12-270-120. Repeal of Article – Review of Functions
This article 270 is repealed, effective September 1, 2030. Before the repeal, the director’s powers, duties, and functions under this article 270 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 28, § 1, effective January 21. Editor’s note: This section is similar to […]
§ 12-270-108.5. Provisional License – Fee – Examination
The director may issue a provisional license to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to an individual who: Submits an application and pays a fee as determined by the director; and Has successfully completed an occupational therapy program that meets the education and experiential requirements in section 12-270-107 for an occupational therapist […]
§ 12-270-109. Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
An occupational therapy assistant may practice only under the supervision of an occupational therapist who is licensed to practice occupational therapy in this state. The occupational therapist is responsible for occupational therapy evaluation, appropriate reassessment, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge from occupational therapy services based on standard professional guidelines. Supervision of an occupational therapy assistant […]
§ 12-270-110. Scope of Article – Exclusions
This article 270 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: A person licensed or otherwise regulated in this state by any other law from engaging in the person’s profession or occupation as defined in the part or article under which the person is licensed; A person pursuing a course of study […]
§ 12-270-111. Limitations on Authority
Nothing in this article 270 authorizes an occupational therapist to engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in section 12-240-107; optometry, as described in article 275 of this title 12; or any other form of healing except as authorized by this article 270. Nothing in this section prevents an occupational therapist from making an […]