Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 13-2-3 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases as used in this rule have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
3.1. "Applicant" means any person making application for an original or renewal license or a limited permit pursuant to W. Va. Code § 30-28-13 et seq.3.2. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy.3.3. "License" means a license or limited permit issued by the Board pursuant to W. Va. Code § 30-28-13 et seq.3.4.3.4.a. "Occupational Therapist" means a person licensed by the Board under the provisions of W. Va. Code §30-28 to engage in the practice of occupational therapy.3.4.b. "Occupational Therapy Assistant" means a person licensed by the Board under the provisions of W. Va. Code §30-28 to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the appropriate supervision of an occupational therapist as defined by § 13-1-2.3.4.c. "Limited Permit Holder" means a person who is issued a time limited permit upon determination by the Board that all requirements for licensure have been met except for the examination.3.5. "Investigator/Inspector" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy in this state and/or has advanced training in the field of investigation who is hired by the Board for the purposes of, but not limited to, reviewing and investigating complaints against, but not limited to, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, limited permit holders and applicants.3.6. "Complainant" means a person or institution lodging a written complaint with the Board.3.7. "Charged Party" means the applicant, licensee, or limited permit holder who has been charged by the Board as described in Section 7.4 of these rules.3.8. "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license to practice or assist in the practice of occupational therapy issued by the Board.