Wyo. Code R. 083-0001-3
Effective Date: 04/14/1994 to 05/16/2001
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 083.0001.3.04141994
(a) A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall be supervised at least one time per month by a Registered Occupational Therapist. Supervision shall include face to face contact in the ratio of one (1) hour of supervision for each thirty (30) hours of practice.
(b) More frequent supervision may be necessary as determined by the Registered Occupational Therapist or the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, dependent on the level of expertise displayed by the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, the setting and the population characteristics.
(c) Written documentation of each supervisory session shall be recorded and signed by the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and the Registered Occupational Therapist. Documentation may be subject to Board review upon request.
(d) In extenuating circumstances when the Registered Occupational Therapist is absent from the job, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may continue carrying out established programs for up to ninety (90) days under employer supervision while appropriate occupational therapy supervision is sought. Extenuating circumstances include:
(iii) Termination of supervising therapists employment.
(a) Supervision under a limited permit requires on-going direction and instruction to establish and maintain occupational therapy service combined with evaluations of performance of a limited permit holder's services without the necessity of the supervising therapist being physically present when services are being conducted.
(b) Written documentation of each supervisory session shall be recorded and signed by the supervising therapist and limited permit holder. The original documentation shall be submitted to the Board prior to a permanent license being issued.
(a) It is the professional responsibility of Registered Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide services for clients without regard to race, creed, national origin, gender, disability or religious affiliation.
(b) The Licensee shall be acquainted with applicable local, state, federal laws and institutional rules and shall function accordingly.
(c) The Licensee shall inform employers, employees and colleagues about those laws and policies that apply to the profession of occupational therapy.
(d) The Licensee shall function with discretion and integrity in relations with colleagues and other professionals and shall be concerned with the quality of their services.
(e) The Licensee shall report illegal, incompetent or unethical practice to the appropriate authority.
(f) The Licensee shall not disclose privileged information when participating in reviews of peers, programs or systems.
(g) The Licensee who employs or supervises colleagues shall provide appropriate supervision, as defined in AOTA supervision guidelines or state laws, rules and regulations and institutional policies.
(h) The Licensee shall recognize the contributions of colleagues when disseminating professional information.
(i) Treatment objectives and the therapeutic process shall be formulated to ensure professional accountability.
(j) Occupational therapy evaluation services shall be goal-directed in accordance with the overall educational, habilitation or rehabilitation plan and shall include a system to ensure professional accountability.
(k) The Licensee shall recommend termination of services when established goals have been met or when further services would not produce improved client performance.
(l) The Licensee shall accurately represent their competence, education, training and experience.
(m) The Licensee shall only provide services and use techniques for which they are qualified by education, training or experience.
(n) The Licensee shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid harm to the client or detriment to the client’s property.
(o) The Licensee shall inform subjects involved in education or research activities of the potential outcome of those activities.
(p) When applicable, the Licensee shall establish fees, based on cost analysis, that are commensurate with services rendered.
(q) The Licensee shall accurately record information and report information as required by facility standards and state and federal laws.
(r) All data recorded in permanent files or records shall be supported by the Licensee's observations or by objective measures of data collection.
(s) Client's records shall only be divulged as authorized by law or with the client's consent for release of information.
(t) The Licensee shall not delegate to other personnel those client-related services where the clinical skills and expertise of a Licensee are required.
(u) The Licensee shall refer clients to other service providers or consult with other service providers when additional knowledge and expertise is required.
Section 4. Unprofessional Conduct. The failure of a Licensee to abide by the ethical standards adopted by the Board shall constitute unprofessional conduct and grounds for disciplinary action.
Section 5. Delineation of Roles. A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the practice of occupational therapy and performs delegated procedures commensurate with their education and training. A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall not administer or interpret evaluations that require the expertise of a Registered Occupational Therapist.