The short title of this article 270 is the “Occupational Therapy Practice Act”. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 12, § 1, effective January 21. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-270-101 as it existed prior to 2020.
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that: Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction; Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other […]
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 270. Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 13, § 1, effective January 21. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-270-103 as it existed prior to 2020.
As used in this article 270, unless the context otherwise requires: “Activities of daily living” means activities that are oriented toward taking care of one’s own body, such as bathing, showering, bowel and bladder management, dressing, eating, feeding, functional mobility, personal device care, personal hygiene and grooming, sexual activity, sleep, rest, and toilet hygiene. “Aide” […]
Only a person licensed as an occupational therapist in this state or who is a legally qualified occupational therapist from another state or country providing services on behalf of a temporarily absent occupational therapist licensed in this state, in accordance with section 12-270-110 (1)(e), may use the title “occupational therapist licensed”, “licensed occupational therapist”, “occupational […]
Except as otherwise provided in this article 270, a person shall not practice occupational therapy or represent that the person may practice occupational therapy in this state without possessing a valid license issued by the director in accordance with this article 270 and rules adopted pursuant to this article 270. Except as otherwise provided in […]
Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for licensure as an occupational therapist must have: Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapists that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or another program […]
Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for licensure as an occupational therapy assistant must have: Successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national, regional, or state agency recognized by the United States secretary of education, or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Each occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice occupational therapy. The director shall establish a continuing professional competency program that includes: A self-assessment of the knowledge and skills of a licensee seeking to renew or reinstate a license; Development, execution, and documentation of a learning plan based on the […]
Each occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant responsible for client medical records shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of client medical records. The plan must address at least the following: The storage and proper disposal of client medical records; The disposition of client medical records if the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise […]
The director may take disciplinary action against a licensee if the director finds that the licensee has represented that the licensee is a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant after the expiration, suspension, or revocation of the licensee’s license. The director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 against, or […]
A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice occupational therapy without an active license as required by and issued under this article 270 for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b). Source: L. 2021: Entire article RC&RE, (SB 21-003), ch. 4, p. 26, § 1, […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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 […]
