Model occupational therapy practice act.

Abstract

The Model Occupational Therapy Practice Act has been assembled by the Government Affairs Department, American Occupational Therapy Association, for use as a guide by affilitate organizations concerned with developing legislation to regulate the practice of occupational therapy. The Model Act must be reviewed and carefully adapted to comply with state legislative requirements and practices. It must also be adapted to reflect the structure of state government of the particular state, and its particular administrative arrangements. The Model Ace leaves blanks,--, or indicates alternatives in brackets-[ ] in instances where further detail needs to be considered or where adaptations are especially necessary.