ORS 675.210: Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
As used in ORS 675.210 to 675.340, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board” means the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. (2) “Occupational therapist” means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. (3) “Occupational therapy” means the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health. The practice of occupational therapy encompasses evaluation, treatment and consultation. Specific occupational therapy services includes but is not limited to: Activities of daily living (ADL); perceptual motor and sensory integrated activity; development of work and leisure skills; the design, fabrication or application of selected orthotics or prosthetic devices; the use of specifically designed crafts; guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment; exercises to enhance functional performance; prevocational evaluation and training; performing and interpreting manual muscle and range of motion test; and appraisal and adaptation of environments for people with mental and physical disabilities. The services are provided individually, in groups, or through social systems. (4) “Occupational therapy assistant” means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. (5) “Person” means any individual, partnership, unincorporated association or corporate body, except only an individual may be licensed under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1977 c.858 §1; 1981 c.250 §1; 1989 c.224 §132; 1997 c.105 §1]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 339-001-0000: Notice of Proposed Rule — implements
- OAR 339-010-0005: Definitions — implements
- OAR 339-010-0015: License Examinations Approved by the Board — implements
- OAR 339-010-0030: Supervised Field Work — implements
- OAR 339-010-0035: Supervision of an Occupational Therapy Assistant — implements
- OAR 339-010-0050: Occupational Therapy Services for Children and Youth in Education and Early Childhood Programs regulated by federal laws — implements
- OAR 339-020-0020: CE Categories and Points — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 675.210 — resolved
- 675.340 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 413.574: Membership of commission.
- ORS 413.590: Pain management education required of certain licensed health care professionals; duties of Oregon Medical Board; rules.
- ORS 675.220: Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license; exception.
- ORS 675.222: Employing unlicensed person prohibited.
- ORS 675.240: Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist; rules.
- ORS 675.250: Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules.
- ORS 675.270: Licensing without examination; fee.
- ORS 675.280: License period; fee; issuance of certificate; certificate as evidence; posting.
- ORS 675.300: Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; confidentiality of information.
- ORS 675.320: Powers of board; fees; rules.
- ORS 675.330: Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account.
- ORS 675.335: Investigation of alleged violations; subpoenas.
- ORS 675.336: Civil penalties.
- ORS 675.340: Enforcement procedure.
- ORS 675.850: Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy; definitions; discipline.
- ORS 676.860: Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers; completion reports and documentation; report to Legislative Assembly; rules.
- OAR 339-010-0005: Definitions
- OAR 339-010-0007: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Behavioral Health Practice
- OAR 339-010-0020: Unprofessional Conduct
- OAR 339-010-0021: Imposition of Civil Penalties
- OAR 409-030-0130: Health Professional Disciplines
- OAR 410-127-0020: Definitions
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.html