R156-42a-102. Definitions

Terms used in this rule are defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing, and Title 58, Chapter 42a, Occupational Therapy Practice Act. In addition: (1) "AOTA" means the American Occupational Therapy Association. (2) "Client" or "patient" means an individual who lawfully receives professional services by a licensed occupational therapist or a licensed occupational therapist assistant. (3) "Manual therapy" as used in Subsections 58-42a-102(6)(b)(vii)(L) and R156-42a-502(2) means the use of skilled hand movements to manipulate tissues of the body for a therapeutic purpose. (4) "NBCOT" means the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or a predecessor organization. (5) "Physical agent modalities" as used in Subsections 58-42a-102(6)(b)(vii)(L) and R156-42a-502(2) means specialized treatment procedures that includes: (a) superficial thermal agents; (b) deep thermal agents; (c) electrotherapeutic agents; or (d) mechanical devices. (6) "Qualified continuing professional education" or "CE" as used in Subsection 58-42a-303.5(1) means continuing education that meets the standards set forth in Section R156-42a-304. (7) "Wound care" as used in Subsections 58-42a-102(6)(b)(vii)(L), R156-42a-502(2), and R156-42a-601(2) means: (a) the prevention of interruptions in skin and tissue integrity; and (b) the care and management of interruptions in skin and tissue integrity.