2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §32-3441  Practice of occupational therapy by unlicensed person; use of title or designation of occupational therapists; license display; supervision; responsibility

A. A person who receives a license to practice as an occupational therapist and is in good standing may use the title of licensed occupational therapist and the abbreviation "O.T.," "O.T.R." or "O.T.R./L.". A person who receives a license to practice as a licensed occupational therapy assistant and who is in good standing may use the title of licensed occupational therapy assistant and the abbreviation "O.T.A.", "C.O.T.A." or "C.O.T.A./L.".

B. Each occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant shall display the person's current license in each facility in which the person practices occupational therapy. If an occupational therapist or the occupational therapy assistant fails to display the current license the board shall take disciplinary action against the licensee. Disciplinary action may include censure, a civil penalty, probation, suspension or any combination of these actions.

C. Except as provided in section 32-3422, it is unlawful for any person who is not licensed as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant pursuant to this chapter to do any of the following:

1. Practice or assist in the practice of occupational therapy.

2. Claim to be an occupational therapist, an occupational therapy assistant or a provider of occupational therapy services.

3. Use in connection with the person's name any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that the person is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant or provides occupational therapy services.

D. The board may adopt rules reasonably related to sound patient care governing the supervision of licensed occupational therapy assistants and unlicensed personnel by an occupational therapist.

E. An occupational therapist is professionally and legally responsible for patient care given by nonlicensed personnel under his supervision. If an occupational therapist fails to adequately supervise patient care given by nonlicensed personnel, the board may take disciplinary action against the licensee.