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Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Aides
What is the definition of an aide?
A health care worker who is trained on the job to meet specific needs within an occupational therapy department. An aide is required to work under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. An occupational therapy aide may also be known as a rehabilitation aide or other similar title.
Performance of Services by Occupational Therapy Aides
Activities which may be performed by occupational therapy aides under appropriate supervision are restricted to:
What type of supervision is required?
An occupational therapist must provide direct supervision to the following persons rendering occupational therapy services:
Direct Supervision. A process by which a supervisor is on the premises and available to provide supervision in the form of aid, direction, and instruction when procedures or activities are performed.
Co-Signatures
The supervising occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant must co-sign the documentation of occupational therapy aides.
Citations
259 CMR 3.02
259 CMR 3.04
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