Course Description
Course Description:
According to 64B11-5.001 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), it is required that Florida occupational therapy practitioners complete several mandatory subjects as part of their 26 hours of approved continuing education per biennium. 64B11-5.001(7) states, “as part of the twenty-six (26) hours of continuing education required herein for licensure renewal, each licensee shall attend a two (2) hour Board approved course on laws and rules covering Chapters 456 and 468, Part III, F.S., and Division 64B11, F.A.C. (Florida Department of State, 2022).
Chapter 468, Part III, (ss. 468.201-468.225) is referred to as the “Occupational Therapy Practice Act.” The purpose of this Act is to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons; assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services (Section 468.201; 2023 Florida Statutes, n.d.p).
This course will satisfy the two hours of study required for laws and rules. Section I will detail the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, or Chapter 468, Part III. Section II will provide an overview of Chapter 456, which covers general provisions for health professions and occupations. Finally, Section III will review Chapter 64B11 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C).
Contact Hours: 2
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: BeginnerAccreditation Information:
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Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
According to 64B11-5.001 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), it is required that Florida occupational therapy practitioners complete several mandatory subjects as part of their 26 hours of approved continuing education per biennium. 64B11-5.001(7) states, “as part of the twenty-six (26) hours of continuing education required herein for licensure renewal, each licensee shall attend a two (2) hour Board approved course on laws and rules covering Chapters 456 and 468, Part III, F.S., and Division 64B11, F.A.C. (Florida Department of State, 2022).
Chapter 468, Part III, (ss. 468.201-468.225) is referred to as the “Occupational Therapy Practice Act.” The purpose of this Act is to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons; assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants; and assure the availability of occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services (Section 468.201; 2023 Florida Statutes, n.d.p).
This course will satisfy the two hours of study required for laws and rules. Section I will detail the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, or Chapter 468, Part III. Section II will provide an overview of Chapter 456, which covers general provisions for health professions and occupations. Finally, Section III will review Chapter 64B11 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C).
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define occupational therapy in the context of the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.
- Recall the organization of the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
- List the requirements for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the State of Florida.
- Recognize specific acts that may result in disciplinary measures and the range of penalties for those acts.
- Define “occupational therapy aide” and delineate assignable duties.
- Identify the continuing education requirements for license renewal.
Disclosures:
TEXT COURSES
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Contact Hours: 2 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant
Instructional Level: Introductory
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial- Elizabeth D. DeIuliis, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, FNAP is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
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Authors:
Elizabeth D. DeIuliis
Elizabeth D. DeIuliis, OTD, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist for over 18 years, with content expertise in adult physical disabilities and acute-care practice settings. Dr. DeIuliis attended Duquesne University and graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2004. In December 2009, she completed a post-professional doctorate of occupational therapy degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She continues to practice clinically on a per-diem basis at UPMC Shadyside Hospital within Centers of Rehab Services in Pittsburgh.
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