Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 13-4-2 - DefinitionsAs used in this rule:
2.1. "AOTA" means the American Occupational Therapy Association.2.2. "Audit" means the selection of licensees for verification of satisfactory completion of continuing education and competency requirements during a specified time period.2.3. "Board" or "WVBOT" means the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy.2.4. "Contact hour" means 1 hour spent in a continuing education activity that meets the requirements of the Board as outlined in this rule. It excludes refreshment breaks, receptions, other social gatherings, and meals that do not include an acceptable educational activity.2.5. "Continuing education and competency" means those learning activities intended to build upon the educational and experiential basis of the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant for the enhancement of practice, education, administration, research, or theory development.2.6. "Formal self-study" means a program of learning designed for the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who completes the program at the individual's pace, e.g., AOTA self-study series, on-line courses, etc.2.7. "Informal self-study" means a program of learning designed by the licensee to enhance knowledge and skill in a specific area. These activities may include, but are not limited to, reading professional journals, observing other therapists, and viewing videotape quality assurance or peer review studies.