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Arizona Occupational Therapy FAQs

We combined the Arizona statutes, board rules, and position statements to create a guide on key compliance issues for OTs and OTAs.  Members have full access to the material and can contact us with questions regarding any billing or compliance issue for no additional charge, please consider joining today if you need additional assistance.  

Definitions

Scope of Practice 

    • How is occupational therapy defined in Arizona?
    • What is included in the practice of occupational therapy?
    • What is specifically excluded from the practice?
    • Are there any special trainings or requirements?

Telehealth

    • New AZ Telehealth law

Referrals - Direct Access

    • Is a referral required to provide OT services?
    • When does an OT have to refer a patient to a physician?

Supervision and Delegation

    • What are the different levels of supervision? 
    • Which services can only be performed by an OT?
    • What are the responsibilities of the OT when delegating?
    • What is the ratio between the supervising OT and assistive personnel? 

Assistants

    • Which services are OTAs allowed to practice?
    • Are there specific services that OTAs are prohibited from practicing?
    • What type of supervision is required?
    • Less than 12 months of practice
    • Between 12 and 24 months of practice
    • More than 24 months of experience
    • Does the supervising OT need to co-sign documentation created by the OTA?
    • How do OTAs need to be designated? 

Aides

    • What tasks can an aide perform?
    • What is an aide expressly prohibited from doing?
    • What level of supervision is required?
    • What is the ratio between supervising OTs and aides?
    • How do aides need to be designated? 

Identification and Notifications 

    • How can I use “Dr” in my title?
    • Are there any specific requirements for posting notifications or licenses?
    • When does an OT have to notify the board of any information changes?


    Position Statements

    Continuing Education

      • How many CE hours are required during a reporting period?
      • How long is the reporting period?
      • How is credit hour defined?
      • Can CE credits be carried over into the next reporting period?
      • Are there any specific requirements for continuing education?
      • What types of activities can be used for the CE requirements?
      • Waiver and audits

    Documentation

      • What must be included in the patient record?
      • What are the OT's documentation responsibilities?
      • When is a reevaluation/reassessment required?
      • Is a discharge summery required for every patient?

    Students

      • What are the supervisions requirements for students?
      • Required designation for a student

    Limited Permits (Graduate Practice)

      • Who is eligible for a limited license?
      • What type of supervision is required for a limited license holder?
      • The Direct Supervision Agreement for a Limited Permit
      • How long does the limited license last?
      • Can the license be renewed?
      • Required designation for a permit holder

    Licensure by Endorsement

      • Can I practice in state if I am licensed in another state?
      • What is the process for getting reciprocity in Arizona?

    License Exemptions

      • Federal Employee
      • Students
      • Supervised Fieldwork
      • Short-Term Visit

    Unprofessional Conduct  

      • When am I obligated to report to the board?
      • What is consider unprofessional conduct?


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