§59-888.4. License required - Application of act - Plan of care.
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A. No person shall practice occupational therapy or hold himself or herself out as an occupational therapist, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services in this state unless he or she is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this act. The licensing provisions of this act shall not be applicable to a person who assists in the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapy aide.
B. The provisions of this act shall not be construed to authorize occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants to practice medicine and surgery within the meaning of Section 492 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this act, a plan of care developed by a person authorized to provide services within the scope of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be deemed to be a prescription for purposes of providing services pursuant to the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Amendment of 1997, Public Law 105-17, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Added by Laws 1984, c. 119, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 543, § 7, eff. July 1, 2004.