326-C:1 Definitions. – In this chapter and RSA 328-F, unless the context otherwise requires: I. " Board " means the occupational therapy governing board established in RSA 328-F. II. " Occupational therapist " means a person currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of New Hampshire. III. " Occupational therapy " means […]
326-C:2 Evaluation and Treatment Authorization. – I. Consultation and evaluation by an occupational therapist may be performed without a referral. Initiation of occupational therapy services to individuals with medically related conditions shall be based on a referral from a physician or physician assistant licensed by the state board of medicine, an advanced practice registered […]
326-C:3 Prohibition on Unauthorized Practice; Professional Identification. – I. No person shall practice or hold oneself out as being able to practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice of occupational therapy or provide occupational therapy services in this state unless the person is licensed under this chapter and RSA 328-F. Nothing in this […]
326-C:4 Coercion Prohibited. – No person shall coerce a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant into compromising patient safety by requiring the licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant to delegate activities or tasks if the licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant determines that it is inappropriate to do so. Licensed occupational […]
See Emergency Order #29 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-29-Emerg. (2020, 2029:1.)) and Emergency Order #46 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-46-Emerg. (2020, 2046:1.)), issued pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-04 (2020, 1004:1.)) as extended by Executive Orders 2020-05 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-05 (2020, 1005:1.)); 2020-08 (NH LEGIS E.O. 2020-08 (2020, 1008:1.)); 2020-09 (NH LEGIS E.O. […]
326-C:6 Renewal of License. – I. Persons licensed as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: (a) Have not violated this chapter or RSA 328-F or demonstrated poor moral character. (b) Meet any continuing competency requirements and any requirements for continuing education, clinical experience, or training […]
326-C:7 Rulemaking. – The board shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A specifying: I. The requirements and use of occupational therapy techniques involving ultrasound or electrical physical agent modalities by occupational therapy practitioners; II. The requirements for supervision of licensed occupational therapy assistants by licensed occupational therapists; and III. The use and supervision of […]
326-C:8 Physical Agent Modalities. – I. An occupational therapist who is licensed under this chapter and who has been trained may utilize occupational therapy techniques involving ultrasound or electrical physical agent modality devices. II. An occupational therapy assistant who is licensed under this chapter may apply ultrasound or electrical physical agent modality devices if […]
326-C:9 Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. – The state of New Hampshire hereby adopts the provisions of the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact as follows: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy with the goal of improving public access to occupational therapy services. The Practice of occupational […]
