Laws and Rules: Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours

Author:

Robin Richmond, OT/L BS, MA-CTE

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Accreditations: 

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Approved Provider 

Course Description:

 Each biennium and upon initial licensure, clinicians are required to take a course related to the Laws and Rules of Practice for Occupational therapy. Through this course, clinicians will increase awareness and understanding of the laws and rules that direct licensure as a provider of occupational therapy services.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know the laws and rules related to the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. List the regulatory bodies that govern occupational therapy practice and their missions.
2. Identify the Laws and Rules that govern practice in the state of Florida.
3. Interpret minimum and maximum penalties for violation of Laws and Rules of occupational therapy in Florida.
4. Assess recent violations for Florida Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
5. Identify the processes involved in filing complaints against Florida occupational therapy professionals.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.