6399.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice as an occupational therapist, or to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, under this chapter, as the context requires.

Board - the Board of Occupational Therapy, established by § 206 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.06 (2001).

Contact hour - means fifty (50) minutes of continuing education credit.

Direct supervision - supervision in which an occupational therapist is available on the premises and within vocal communication either directly or by a communication device.

General supervision - supervision in which the supervisor is available on the premises or by communication device at the time the supervisee is practicing.

Immediate supervision - oversight of an individual through face-to-face observations and in physical proximity to the individual being supervised.

Level I Fieldwork - Enrichment of didactic coursework through direct observation and participation in selected aspects of the occupational therapy process to enable students to develop a basic comfort level with and understanding of the needs of clients.

Level II Fieldwork - Development of competent entry-level, general occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants through exposure to in-depth experiences in delivering occupational therapy services to a variety of clients.

Occupational therapist - a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under the Act.

Occupational therapy - means the therapeutic use of every life activities (occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings which are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well being, and quality of life.

Occupational therapy assistant - a person licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant under the Act.

6399.2 The definitions in § 4099 of Chapter 40 of this title are incorporated by reference and apply to this chapter.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 936, 944 (February 12, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 1059, 1060 (February 3, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4551 (June 9, 2006).