N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44K-8.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44K-8.3 - Unlicensed practice of occupational therapy

(a) The following acts or practices shall be deemed to be the unlicensed practice of occupational therapy:

1. Offering or rendering occupational therapy services by any person other than a licensed occupational therapist, a licensed occupational therapy assistant or a person who is exempt from licensure under the Occupational Therapy Licensing Act, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.6 0. Persons exempt from licensure pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.6 0(e) shall only engage in the provision of occupational therapy services consistent with the provisions of 13:44K-1.3;

2. The use by any person other than a licensed occupational therapist or a licensed occupational therapy assistant of:

i. Any title or designation which includes the words occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant which may mislead the public; or

ii. The abbreviations O.T. or O.T.A., or any similar abbreviations.

(b) A licensee shall use only the title or designation corresponding to his or her license.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44K-8.3

Amended by R.2009 d.141, effective 5/4/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 6391(a), 41 N.J.R. 2017(a).
In (a)1, inserted the last sentence.