Summary


In Section R156-42a-102, definitions for "qualified continuing education," "manual therapy" and "wound care" were added based on specific inclusions to Title 58, Chapter 42a, as enacted by S.B. 131 during the 2015 General Session. Definitions for "general supervision" and "consult with the attending physician" were deleted. Specific language requiring general supervision and consultation with an attending physician were eliminated from Title 58, Chapter 42a. The definition for physical agent modalities was updated to be consistent with current national standards. Section R156-42a-302b is a new section added to clearly identify that the only approved accrediting body for educational programs is the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Section R156-42a-302d is a new section added to clearly identify that the only approved certification examination for licensure is the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Section R156-42a-304 is a new section added to identify the requirements for continuing education. Continuing education requirements for renewal or reinstatement of licensure were added to Title 58, Chapter 42a, during the 2015 General Session. In Section R156-42a-502, the definition of unprofessional conduct was: 1) updated to include management of wound care and use of manual therapy consistent with the 2015 legislative changes; and 2) updated to incorporate by reference the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics which was revised in 2015. Subsection R156-42a-601(2) adds a practice standard that requires occupational therapists to complete additional training to engage in wound care. Subsection R156-42a-601(3) adds a practice standard to require those licensed under Title 58, Chapter 42a, to demonstrate and document competency in the therapies they perform.