Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Laws and Rules
Introduction
Florida Government and Law
Legislature and Occupational Therapy
The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice Structure
Distinction between Laws and Rules
Review
Summary
Section 3: Section 3: Laws Governing Health Care Practice
Introduction
Overview of the General Provisions
Florida Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Laws Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapy
Introduction
Statutes Included in the Practice Act
Definitions
Licensure Requirements for Occupational Therapy
2019 Florida Statutes: Requirements for Licensure
Necessity of Licensure
Field Experience Requirements
Exception for Field Service Requirement
Examination Requirements
Exception for Examination Requirement
Temporary Permits
Applying for Licensure
Use of Licensure
Reactivating an Inactive License
Review
Summary
Section 5: Rules Governing the Practice of Occupational Therapy
Introduction
Exceptions Regarding Examination
Fees
Required Passing Grade
Mandatory HIV/AIDS Education
Mandatory Medical Error Prevention Education
Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements
Additional Methods for Earning CE Credits
Review
Summary
Section 6: Refusal or Loss of a License
Introduction
Unlawful Attempts to Obtain License
Disciplinary Actions of Other Boards
Legal Actions
Improper Advertising
Misrepresentation of Oneself
Failure to Report Violations
Working with Unlicensed Therapists
Omission of Statues or Legal Obligations
Knowingly Providing False or Inaccurate Evidence
Deceptive Business Schemes
Violations of the Patient -Therapist Relationship
Misrepresenting Realistic Goals of Occupational Therapy
Improper Solicitation of Patients
Incomplete Records
Exploitation of Patients for Financial Gain
Practicing without Consent
Malpractice
Misuse of Experimental Practices
Exceeding the Bounds of Acceptable Practice
Mental or Physical Conditions that Prevent Safe Practice
Delegation to Inappropriate Individuals
Noncompliance of Board Order or Subpoena
Conspiring to Violate Provisions
Violation of Provisions
The Board’s Authority Regarding Violations
Determination of Violations
Special Considerations
Exemptions
Relation to other Healthcare Practices
Review
Summary
Section 7: Rules Governing Use of Prescription Devices
Introduction
Electrical Stimulation Devices Defined
Ultrasound Devices Defined
Requirement Training and Supervision Time
Acceptable Sources of Instruction
Required Competency Level
Participation in Prescriptive Device Training
Review
Summary
Section 8: Acceptable Responsibilities of Occupational Therapy Aides
Introduction
Occupational Therapy Aides
Allowable Practices
Restrictions
Review
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
