Utah Code 58-42a-305. Limitation upon occupational therapy services provided by an occupational therapy assistant and an occupational therapy aide
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(1) An occupational therapy assistant:
Terms Used In Utah Code 58-42a-305
- Individual treatment plan: includes :(2)(b)(i) planning and directing specific exercises and programs to improve sensory integration and motor functioning at the level of performance neurologically appropriate for the individual's stage of development;(2)(b)(ii) establishing a program of instruction to teach a client skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for the client's independent productive, emotional, and social functioning;(2)(b)(iii) analyzing, selecting, and adapting functional exercises to achieve and maintain the client's optimal functioning in activities of daily living and to prevent further disability; and(2)(b)(iv) planning and directing specific programs to evaluate and enhance perceptual, motor, and cognitive skills. See Utah Code 58-42a-102
- Occupational therapist: means a person licensed under this chapter to practice occupational therapy. See Utah Code 58-42a-102
- Occupational therapy aide: means a person who is not licensed under this chapter but who provides supportive services under the supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. See Utah Code 58-42a-102
- Occupational therapy assistant: means a person licensed under this chapter to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist as described in Sections 58-42a-305 and 58-42a-306. See Utah Code 58-42a-102
(1)(a) may only perform occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist as described in Section 58-42a-306;(1)(b) may not write an individual treatment plan;(1)(c) may not approve or cosign modifications to an individual treatment plan; and(1)(d) may contribute to and maintain an individual treatment plan.
(2) An occupational therapy aide:
(2)(a) may only perform occupational therapy services under the direct supervision of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant;
(2)(b) may not write, modify, contribute, or maintain an individual treatment plan; and
(2)(c) may only perform tasks that are repetitive and routine for which the aide has been trained and has demonstrated competence.