N.M. Admin. Code § 16.15.3.7

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

Section 16.15.3.7 - DEFINITIONS

In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

A."Aide" means a person who is not licensed by the board and who provides supportive services to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. An aide shall function under the guidance and responsibility of the occupational therapist and may be supervised by the occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant for specifically selected routine tasks for which the aide has been trained and has demonstrated competency.

B."Board" means the board of examiners for occupational therapy.

C."Competence" refers to an individual's capacity to perform job responsibilities.

D."Competency" refers to an individual's actual performance in a specific situation.

E."Limited permit holder" means an individual who has completed the academic and fieldwork requirements of this Act for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants, has not yet taken or received the results of the entry level certification examination, and has applied for and been granted limited permit status.

F."Occupational therapist" means a person who holds an active license to practice occupational therapy in New Mexico.

G."Occupational therapy assistant" means a person having no less than an associate degree in occupational therapy and holding an active license to practice occupational therapy in New Mexico who assists an occupational therapist under the supervision of the occupational therapist.

H."Supervision" means a cooperative process in which two or more people participate in a joint effort to establish, maintain, and elevate a level of competence and performance. Within the scope of occupational therapy practice, supervision is aimed at ensuring the safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy services and fostering professional competence and development.

I."Supportive services" means tasks that include providing patient transport, routine maintenance of equipment or work areas, setup, preparation, and cleanup of equipment of work areas, and supporting licensed practitioners during treatment or intervention while under the direct supervision of the licensed practitioner.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.15.3.7

06-14-97; 16.15.3.7 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 15.3.7, 06-29-00; A, 04-03-03; A, 08-29-05, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 01, January 15, 2015, eff. 1/30/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 02, January 26, 2022, eff. 2/24/2022