2013 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 33 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 40 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
33-40-102. Definitions.

33-40-102. Definitions.

(a) As used in this act:

(i) "Board" means the board of occupational therapy within the department of administration and information established by W.S. 33-40-114;

(ii) "Certified occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy, under this act, and who works under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist;

(iii) "Occupational therapy" is the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health. The practice encompasses evaluation, treatment and consultation. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to the following services provided individually, in groups or through social systems:

(A) Teaching daily living skills;

(B) Developing perceptual-motor skills and sensory integrative functioning;

(C) Developing play skills and prevocational and leisure capacities;

(D) Assessing the need for designing, fabricating, training in the use of or applying selected orthotic devices or selective adaptive equipment;

(E) Assessing the need for and training in the use of prosthetic devices;

(F) Using specifically designed crafts and exercises to enhance functional performance;

(G) Administering and interpreting tests such as manual muscle and range of motion; and

(H) Adapting environments for the handicapped.

(iv) "Registered occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under this act;

(v) "This act" means W.S. 33-40-101 through 33-40-117.