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Alabama Occupational Therapy Legal Definitions

These definitions have been modified for clarity. 

Association

The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association.

Board

The Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.

Close Supervision

The supervising OT provides initial direction to the OTA and daily contact while on the premises.

Direct Supervision

The supervising OT is in the immediate area of the OTA while performing supportive services.

General Supervision

The supervising OT has face-to-face contact with the OTA at least once every 30-calendar days, with the supervising OT available by telephone, electronic, or written communication.

License

A valid and current certificate of registration issued by the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy.

Occupational Therapy

The practice of occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of occupations, including everyday life activities with individuals, groups, populations, or organizations to support participation, performance, and function in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for habilitation, rehabilitation, and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being, and quality of life.

Occupational Therapist

A person licensed to practice occupational therapy whose license is in good standing.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

A person licensed to assist in the practices of occupational therapy under the supervision of, or with the consultation of, a licensed OT whose license is in good standing.

Occupational Therapy Aide

A person who assists in the delivery of occupational therapy, who works under direct on-site supervision of an OT or OTA, or both, and whose activities require an understanding of occupational therapy but do not require professional or advanced training in the basic anatomical, biological, psychological, and social sciences involved in the practice of occupational therapy.

Person

A human person only, not a legal entity.

Supervision

A collaborative process for the responsible periodic review and inspection of all aspects of occupational therapy services. Responsibility of supervision is shared between the supervising OT(s) and the OTA(s) and/or all unlicensed personnel involved with the provision of occupational therapy services, including aides and students.

With The Consultation Of

The collaboration of two (2) or more persons on a regularly scheduled basis for the purpose of planning, review, or evaluation of occupational therapy services.

Reference

Ala. Code § 34-39-3

Ala. Admin. Code R. 625-X-8-.01

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