Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines terms used in 20 CSR 2205. (1) Applicant—an individual submitting an application in the licensure process or for a limited permit. (2) Limited permit—a permit that authorizes an individual who has provided proof of eligibility to sit for his/her first available examination by the certifying entity to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The limited permit is only valid until the results of the individual’s second available examination are received by the board or if the individual successfully completed said examination with a passing score, for an additional sixty (60) days. (3) Limited permit holder—an individual that has been issued a limited permit by the board to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. (4) Patient/client—any individual, couple, family, group, orga nization or community for whom the practice of occupational therapy, as defined in section 324.050(6), RSMo, is provided. AUTHORITY: sections 324.050, 324.056, 324.065, 324.068, 324.077, and 324.080, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 2051.010. Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1998, effective Dec. 30, 1998. Moved to 20 CSR 2205-1.010, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed June 16, 2008, effective Dec. 30, 2008. *Original authority: 324.050, RSMo 1997, amended 1999; 324.056, RSMo 1997, amended 1999; 324.065, RSMo 1997; 324.068, RSMo 1997; 324.077, RSMo 1997 and 324.080, RSMo 1997.