S-2459 _______________________________________________
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 3898
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State of Washington 49th Legislature 1985 Regular Session
By Senate Committee on Human Services and Corrections (originally sponsored by Senators Granlund, Kreidler and Kiskaddon)
Read first time 3/8/85.
AN ACT Relating to occupational therapy; and amending RCW 18.59.020.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. Section 3, chapter 9, Laws of 1984 and RCW 18.59.020 are each amended to read as follows:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Board" means the board of occupational therapy practice.
(2)
"Occupational therapy" is the scientifically based 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: Using
specifically designed activities and exercises to enhance neurodevelopmental,
cognitive, perceptual motor, sensory integrative, and psychomotor functioning;
administering and interpreting tests such as manual muscle and sensory
integration; teaching daily living skills; developing prevocational skills and
play and avocational capabilities; designing, fabricating, or applying selected
orthotic and prosthetic devices or selected adaptive equipment; and adapting
environments for the handicapped.)) These services are provided
individually, in groups, or through social systems.
(3) "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter.
(4) "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision or with the regular consultation of an occupational therapist.
(5) "Occupational therapy aide" means a person who is trained to perform specific occupational therapy techniques under professional supervision as defined by the board but who does not perform activities that require advanced training in the sciences or practices involved in the profession of occupational therapy.
(6) "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.
(7) "Department" means the department of licensing.