Md. Code Regs. 10.46.02.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.46.02.03 - Professional Competence

An occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant shall:

A. Limit practice to the areas of competency by which proficiency has been gained through education, training, and experience;

B. Acquire the education and training needed to address the cultural differences of diverse populations;

C. Avoid unfair discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other basis proscribed by law;

D. Use treatment only when the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant knows that the circumstances are appropriate;

E. Maintain competence by meeting the requirements of continuing education in accordance with COMAR 10.46.04;

F. Engage in ongoing consultation with other occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants or relevant professionals and seek appropriate education, training, and experience when developing competence in a new service or technique; and

G. Document and maintain appropriate records of all relevant work and training used to gain competence in new techniques or services.

Md. Code Regs. 10.46.02.03

Regulations .03 adopted effective August 7, 2000 (27:15 Md. R. 1401)
Regulations Regulation .03 recodified to be Regulation .04 and new .03 effective April 2, 2012 (39:6 Md. R. 409)