Florida OT Laws and Rules
Hours: 2.00
Every clinician in the healthcare industry has specific standards and licensing requirements that must be met for them to practice in their discipline. All practicing occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapy assistants (OTA) must ensure that they keep their professional licenses update-to-date and in good standing by meeting the requirements and regulations of the state in which they live and work. In fact, you are probably taking this course to meet your Board’s requirement for continuing education credits. After taking this course, OTs and OTAs will have knowledge of the laws and rules governing occupational therapy in the state of Florida, including the Florida Statutes, Chapters 456 and 468 (Part III), and the Florida Administrative Code, Division 64B11.
Every clinician in the healthcare industry has specific standards and licensing requirements that must be met for them to practice in their discipline. All practicing occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapy assistants (OTA) must ensure that they keep their professional licenses update-to-date and in good standing by meeting the requirements and regulations of the state in which they live and work. In fact, you are probably taking this course to meet your Board’s requirement for continuing education credits. After taking this course, OTs and OTAs will have knowledge of the laws and rules governing occupational therapy in the state of Florida, including the Florida Statutes, Chapters 456 and 468 (Part III), and the Florida Administrative Code, Division 64B11.
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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recall the structure and legislation of the Board of Occupational Therapy.
Recognize the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
Identify the General Provisions for care for all healthcare providers in the state of Florida.
Recall the content within the Florida Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
List the requirements for occupational therapy licensure in the state of Florida.
Identify the distinction between the acceptable and unacceptable delegation of responsibilities to occupational therapy aides in the state of Florida.
Describe three acts that may result in the denial of licensure or refusal to renew a license and the penalties associated with them.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Rules and Laws
Why It Matters
Introduction
Florida Government Structure
The Board of Occupational Therapy
Laws and Rules
Review
Summary
Section 3: Florida General Provisions
Overview
Healthcare Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Review
Telehealth
Review
Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
Review
Summary
Section 4: Florida Occupational Therapy Practice Act
Overview
Definitions
Review
Licensure Requirements
Review
Temporary Permits
Review
Use of License
Exemptions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Licensure and Continuing Education Requirements
Overview
Licensure Fees
Rules on Examination
Reporting Address Change
Continuing Education Requirements
Review
Reactivating an Inactive or Retired License
Review
Summary
Section 6: Rules Governing Use of Prescription Devices
Overview
Using Electrical Stimulation Devices
Using Ultrasound Devices
Using Neurofeedback Devices
Review
Summary
Section 7: Rules Governing Occupational Therapy Aides
Definition
Allowable Practices
Restrictions
Review
Summary
Section 8: Standards of Practice and Disciplinary Actions
Overview
Violation Determination
Range of Disciplinary Measures
Review
Violations and Penalties
Review
Violations Subject to Citation
Review
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Speights, DHSc, OTR/LChristopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Disclosure: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
Dr. Amanda is an OT practitioner with a post-professional doctorate in health science. Her clinical experience includes working with children and adults in school-based, hospital, home health, outpatient, prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC), and telehealth settings. Dr. Amanda is dedicated to serving the profession of occupational therapy through her work as a Clinical/Fieldwork Educator, and former Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) pediatric and school-based practice content. She currently serves as an OT practice representative to the Roster of Accreditation Evaluators (RAE) for the 2020-2023 term. Disclosure: Amanda Speights, DHSc, OTR/L has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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