Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2570.13 · Chapter 5.6. Occupational Therapy
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2570.13
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(a) Consistent with this section, subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 2570.2, and accepted professional standards, the board shall adopt rules necessary to assure appropriate supervision of occupational therapy assistants and aides.
(b) An occupational therapy assistant may practice only under the supervision of an occupational therapist who is authorized to practice occupational therapy in this state.
(c) An aide providing delegated, client-related supportive services shall require continuous and direct supervision by an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 799, Sec. 16. (SB 1575) Effective January 1, 2013.
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