Section R156-42a-601 - Practice Standards(1) A certified occupational therapist assistant (COTA), after consultation with the supervising occupational therapist (OT), may discharge an individual from on-going service only if there is no evaluation component associated with the discharge from service. The supervising OT shall co-sign the appropriate documentation within 30 days. (2) An occupational therapist shall complete formal specialized wound care training or certification, including didactic and clinical components, if engaging in the care and management of interruptions in skin and tissue integrity. (3) Occupational therapy treatment shall be performed by an occupational therapist or certified occupational therapist assistant who is able to demonstrate and document evidence of theoretical background, technical skill, and competence in the therapies performed. Utah Admin. Code R156-42a-601
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-24, effective 12/1/2015