N.M. Admin. Code § 16.15.3.10

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.15.3.10 - SUPERVISION REQUIRED FOR PERSONS PRACTICING ON A PROVISIONAL PERMIT PENDING CERTIFICATION AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

A. Supervision for persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapist shall be provided by the occupational therapist (OT).

B. Supervision of persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapist shall occur on-site. In a work setting involving multiple sites of work, and/or offices, supervision shall occur at one or more of the sites or offices, but not necessarily all sites or offices.

C. Supervision of persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapist shall occur a minimum of three (3) or more times per week for persons working five (5) days per week, a minimum of two (2) or more times per week for persons working four (4) days per week, and a minimum of one (1) or more times per week for persons working three (3) or less days per week.

D. Supervision of persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapist shall consist of specific documentation as detailed in the "supervision log". The original of the "supervision log" should be kept by the supervisee with a copy kept by the employer and supervisor. A copy of the "supervision log" must be submitted to the Board prior to issuance of full licensure. The "supervision log" should be submitted ten (10) work days prior to the expiration date of the provisional permit or upon receipt of confirmation of passing the certification exam.

E. The board or its designee has the authority to request a copy of the "supervision log" at any time, without prior notice to the supervising therapist or supervisee.

F. The supervising occupational therapist shall co-sign any and all patient treatment notes while the supervisee is practicing on a provisional permit.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.15.3.10

06-14-97; 02-14-98; 16.15.3.10 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 15.3.10, 06-29-00; A, 04-03-03