S-1591 _______________________________________________
SENATE BILL NO. 3898
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State of Washington 49th Legislature 1985 Regular Session
By Senators Granlund, Kreidler and Kiskaddon
Read first time 2/8/85 and referred to Committee on Human Services and Corrections.
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;)) and
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.