7907 – Special Conditions.
§ 7907. Special conditions. (1) A person who on the effective date of this article: (a) submits evidence of a minimum of three years experience with training satisfactory to the board in occupational therapy and in accordance with the regulations of the commissioner; or (b) a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in occupational therapy, shall […]
7908 – Mandatory Continuing Competency.
§ 7908. Mandatory continuing competency. (1)(a) Each licensed occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant required under this article to register triennially with the department to practice in the state shall comply with the provisions of the mandatory continuing competency requirements prescribed in subdivision two of this section, except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) […]
8000 – Introduction.
§ 8000. Introduction. This article applies to the use of the titles “certified dietitian” and “certified nutritionist”. The general provision for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title shall apply to this article.
8001 – Definitions.
§ 8001. Definitions. 1. Dietetics and nutrition are herein each defined as the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food management and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people’s health. 2. Where the title “certified dietitian” or “certified nutritionist” is used in this article it shall […]
8002 – Use of Titles.
§ 8002. Use of titles. Only a person certified under this article shall be authorized to use the title “certified dietitian”, “certified dietician”, or “certified nutritionist”.
8003 – State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition.
§ 8003. State board for dietetics and nutrition. A state board for dietetics and nutrition shall be appointed by the board of regents, on recommendation of the commissioner, for the purpose of assisting the board of regents and the department on matters of certification and professional conduct in accordance with section sixty-five hundred eight of […]
8004 – Requirements for Certification.
§ 8004. Requirements for certification. To qualify for certification, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: 1. File an application with the department; 2. (a)(1) Have received an education including a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent as determined by the department, in dietetics/nutrition or an equivalent major course of study which shall include appropriate core […]
7900 – Introduction.
§ 7900. Introduction. This article applies to the profession of occupational therapy. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.
7901 – Definition.
§ 7901. Definition. 1. The practice of the profession of occupational therapy is defined as the functional evaluation of the client, the planning and utilization of a program of purposeful activities, the development and utilization of a treatment program, and/or consultation with the client, family, caregiver or organization in order to restore, develop or maintain […]
7902 – Practice of Occupational Therapy and Use of Title “Occupational Therapist”.
§ 7902. Practice of occupational therapy and use of title “occupational therapist”. Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this article shall practice occupational therapy or use the title “occupational therapist”.