Definition: An occupational therapy assistant (OTA), shall be defined as an individual who meets

Definition: An occupational therapy assistant (OTA), shall be defined as an individual who meets the qualifications and requirements as set forth in Subchapter 4 of these regulations, and has been issued a license by the Department. The roles and responsibilities of an OTA are: 1. To practice only under the supervision of, or in consultation with, an occupational therapist licensed to practice in Mississippi. 2. To assist with but not perform total patient evaluations. 3. To perform treatment procedures as delegated by the occupational therapist. 4. To supervise other supportive personnel as charged by the occupational therapist. 5. To notify the occupational therapist of changes in the patient's status, including all untoward patient responses. 6. To discontinue immediately any treatment procedures which in their judgment appear to be harmful to the patient. 7. To refuse to carry out treatment procedures that they believe to be not in the best interest of the patient.