Section 5-40.1-1. – Short title.
§ 5-40.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Practice Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 356, § 1.
Section 5-40.1-10. – Examination.
§ 5-40.1-10. Examination. The applicant shall be required to pass with a grade determined by the board, an examination approved by the board pursuant to § 5-40.1-8(a)(5). History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 356, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 350, § 1.
Section 5-40.1-11. – [Obsolete.]
§ 5-40.1-11. [Obsolete.]
Section 5-40.1-12. – Renewal of licenses — Inactive status.
§ 5-40.1-12. Renewal of licenses — Inactive status. (a) Upon the recommendation of the board, the director shall issue to applicants who have satisfactorily met the licensure requirements of this chapter, a license to practice occupational therapy in this state. The license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the thirty-first (31st) day of […]
Section 5-40.1-13. – Fees.
§ 5-40.1-13. Fees. When an application is submitted to the division of professional regulation for a license to practice occupational therapy in Rhode Island, the applicant shall pay a nonrefundable fee to the general treasurer. A licensee shall submit a biennial renewal fee with a renewal application on or before the thirty-first (31st) day of […]
Section 5-40.1-14. – Grounds for refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation of license.
§ 5-40.1-14. Grounds for refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation of license. (a) The board may deny a license or refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license or may impose probationary conditions if the licensee has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct that has endangered or is likely to endanger […]
Section 5-40.1-15. – Board of occupational therapy practice — Seal — Authentication of records.
§ 5-40.1-15. Board of occupational therapy practice — Seal — Authentication of records. The board shall adopt a seal by which it authenticates its proceedings. Copies of the proceedings, records, and acts of the board and certificates purporting to relate the facts concerning its proceedings, records, and acts signed by the secretary and authenticated by […]
Section 5-40.1-16. – Receipts.
§ 5-40.1-16. Receipts. The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues. History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 356, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, § 6; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 22.
Section 5-40.1-17. – Penalty for violations.
§ 5-40.1-17. Penalty for violations. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500). History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 356, § 1.
Section 5-40.1-18. – Severability.
§ 5-40.1-18. Severability. If a part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid or unconstitutional part remain in effect. If a part of this chapter is held unconstitutional or invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all constitutional […]
Section 5-40.1-19. – Effective date.
§ 5-40.1-19. Effective date. This chapter shall take effect July 11, 1984. History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 356, § 1.
Section 5-40.1-2. – Declaration of purpose.
§ 5-40.1-2. Declaration of purpose. In order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons; to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and to ensure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need […]
Section 5-40.1-20. – Rules governing practices and procedures.
§ 5-40.1-20. Rules governing practices and procedures. All hearings and reviews required under the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations authorized by this chapter, shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Rhode Island department of health, entitled, “Rules and Regulations Governing Practices and […]
Section 5-40.1-21. – Supervision.
§ 5-40.1-21. Supervision. (a) A licensed occupational therapist shall exercise sound judgment and shall provide adequate care in the performance of duties. A licensed occupational therapist shall be permitted to supervise the following: occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, care extenders, occupational therapy students, and volunteers. (b) A licensed occupational therapy assistant shall […]
Section 5-40.1-3. – Definitions.
§ 5-40.1-3. Definitions. (a) “Administrator” means the administrator of the division of professional regulation. (b) “Board” means the board of occupational therapy practice within the division of professional regulation established pursuant to the provisions of § 5-40.1-4. (c) “Chapter” refers to chapter 40.1 of this title, entitled “Occupational Therapy.” (d) “Director” means the director of […]
Section 5-40.1-4. – Board of occupational therapy practice — Creation — Composition — Appointment and term of members — Meetings — Vacancies.
§ 5-40.1-4. Board of occupational therapy practice — Creation — Composition — Appointment and term of members — Meetings — Vacancies. (a) There is created within the division of professional regulation in the department of health a board of occupational therapy practice. The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the director of […]
Section 5-40.1-5. – Board of occupational therapy practice — Powers and duties — Register — Compensation of members.
§ 5-40.1-5. Board of occupational therapy practice — Powers and duties — Register — Compensation of members. (a) The board is authorized to recommend to the director of the department of health, for his or her approval, the adoption and revision of any rules and regulations not inconsistent with law as necessary to enable it […]
Section 5-40.1-6. – Licenses required.
§ 5-40.1-6. Licenses required. (a) Pursuant to this section, no person may practice occupational therapy, or hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational […]
Section 5-40.1-7. – Persons and practices not affected.
§ 5-40.1-7. Persons and practices not affected. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of: (1) Any person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed; (2) Any person employed as an […]
Section 5-40.1-8. – Requirements for licensure.
§ 5-40.1-8. Requirements for licensure. (a) Any applicant seeking licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in this state must: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Be of good moral character; (3) Have successfully completed the academic requirements of an education program in occupational therapy accredited by the American […]