ARM 24.119.814. ENDORSEMENT TO APPLY TOPICAL MEDICATIONS

(1) To obtain an endorsement for the administration or use of topical medications, an occupational therapist shall: (a) complete five hours of instruction or training approved by the board in: (i) principles of topical drug interaction; (ii) adverse reactions and factors modifying response; (iii) actions of topical drugs by therapeutic classes; and (iv) techniques by which topical drugs are administered; and (b) perform one proctored treatment in direct application of topical medications, and either: (i) two proctored treatments in phonophoresis; or (ii) three proctored treatments of iontophoresis. (2) All proctored treatments required in (1) must be under the direct supervision of a person offering training.