Statute 65-5419: Supervision of persons providing supportive
services; supervision requirements.
(a) An occupational therapy aide, occupational therapy tech
or occupational therapy paraprofessional shall
function under the guidance and responsibility of the licensed occupational
therapist and may be supervised by the occupational therapist or an
occupational therapy assistant for specifically selected routine tasks for
which the occupational therapy aide, occupational therapy tech or occupational
therapy paraprofessional has been trained and has demonstrated
competence. The occupational therapy aide, occupational therapy tech or
occupational therapy paraprofessional shall comply with supervision
requirements developed by the board by rules and regulations which are
consistent with prevailing
professional standards.
(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the occupational
therapy practice act.
(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and
after April 1, 2003.
History: L. 2002, ch. 203, § 14; July 1.