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NE Code § 38-2516 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2516 - Occupational therapist; therapy assistant; licensure required; activities and services not prohibited.

38-2516.  Occupational therapist; therapy assistant; licensure required; activities and services not prohibited.No person may represent himself or herself to be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant unless he or she is licensed in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Nothing in such act shall be construed to prevent:(1) Any person licensed in this state pursuant to the Uniform Credentialing Act from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed;(2) The activities and services of any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who serves in the armed forces of the United States or the United States Public Health Service or who is employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies, if their practice is limited to that service or employment;(3) The activities and services of any person pursuing an accredited course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy if such activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if such a person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee;(4) The activities and services of any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of sections 38-2518 and 38-2519 if such activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of such sections; or(5) Qualified members of other professions or occupations, including, but not limited to, recreation specialists or therapists, special education teachers, independent living specialists, work adjustment trainers, caseworkers, and persons pursuing courses of study leading to a degree or certification in such fields, from doing work similar to occupational therapy which is consistent with their training if they do not represent themselves by any title or description to be occupational therapists.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 32;   Laws 1991, LB 2, § 14;  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 122;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6104;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 856.
NE Code § 38-2517 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2517 - Occupational therapist; therapy assistant; temporary license; applicability of section.

38-2517.  Occupational therapist; therapy assistant; temporary license; applicability of section.(1) Any person who has applied to take the examination under section 38-2518 or 38-2519 and who has completed the education and experience requirements of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act may be granted a temporary license to practice as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant. A temporary license shall allow the person to practice only in association with a licensed occupational therapist and shall be valid until the date on which the results of the next licensure examination are available to the department. The temporary license shall not be renewed if the applicant has failed the examination. The temporary license may be extended by the department, with the recommendation of the board. In no case may a temporary license be extended beyond one year.(2) This section does not apply to a temporary license issued as provided in section 38-129.01.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 33;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 175;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6105;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 857;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 82.
NE Code § 38-2518 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2518 - Occupational therapist; license; application; requirements.

38-2518.  Occupational therapist; license; application; requirements.(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist shall show to the satisfaction of the department that he or she:(a) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the department and accredited by a nationally recognized medical association or nationally recognized occupational therapy association;(b) Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience at an educational institution approved by the department and where the applicant's academic work was completed or which is part of a training program approved by such educational institution. A minimum of six months of supervised fieldwork experience shall be required for an occupational therapist; and(c) Has passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.(2) In the case of an applicant who has been trained as an occupational therapist in a foreign country, the applicant shall:(a) Present documentation of completion of an educational program in occupational therapy that is substantially equivalent to an approved program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or by an equivalent accrediting agency as determined by the board;(b) Present proof of proficiency in the English language; and(c) Have passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.(3) Residency in this state shall not be a requirement of licensure. A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association shall not be licensed as an occupational therapist pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 34;   Laws 1989, LB 344, § 33;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 452;   Laws 1997, LB 752, § 194;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 139;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6106;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 858;  Laws 2018, LB1034, § 40.  Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-2519 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2519 - Occupational therapy assistant; license; application; requirements; term.

38-2519.  Occupational therapy assistant; license; application; requirements; term.(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapy assistant shall show to the satisfaction of the department that he or she:(a) Has successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the department and accredited by a nationally recognized medical association or nationally recognized occupational therapy association;(b) Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience at an educational institution approved by the department and where the applicant's academic work was completed or which is part of a training program approved by such educational institution. A minimum of two months of supervised fieldwork experience shall be required for an occupational therapy assistant; and(c) Has passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.(2) In the case of an applicant who has been trained as an occupational therapy assistant in a foreign country, the applicant shall:(a) Present documentation of completion of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants that is substantially equivalent to an approved program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education or by an equivalent accrediting agency as determined by the board;(b) Present proof of proficiency in the English language; and(c) Have passed an examination as provided in section 38-2520.(3) Residency in this state shall not be a requirement of licensure as an occupational therapy assistant. A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or association shall not be licensed as an occupational therapy assistant pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 35;   Laws 1989, LB 344, § 34;   Laws 1993, LB 121, § 453;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 140;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6107;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 859;  Laws 2018, LB1034, § 41.  Cross References  Credentialing, general requirements and issuance procedures, see section 38-121 et seq.
NE Code § 38-2520 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2520 - Examination; requirements.

38-2520.  Examination; requirements.(1) Each applicant for licensure pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act shall be examined by a written examination which tests his or her knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy and occupational therapy theory and practice including, but not limited to, professional skills and judgment in the utilization of occupational therapy techniques and methods and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to determine the applicant's fitness to practice. The board shall approve the examination and establish standards for acceptable performance. The board may choose a nationally standardized occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant entry-level examination.(2) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 36;   Laws 1985, LB 250, § 18;   Laws 1987, LB 473, § 61;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6108;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 860.
NE Code § 38-2521 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2521 - Continuing competency requirements; waiver.

38-2521.  Continuing competency requirements; waiver.The department, with the recommendation of the board, may waive continuing competency requirements, in part or in total, for any two-year licensing period when a licensee submits documentation that circumstances beyond his or her control prevented completion of such requirements as provided in section 38-146. In addition to circumstances determined by the department to be beyond the licensee's control pursuant to such section, such circumstances shall include situations in which:(1) The licensee holds a Nebraska license but does not reside or practice in Nebraska;(2) The licensee has submitted proof that he or she was suffering from a serious or disabling illness or physical disability which prevented completion of the required continuing competency activities during the twenty-four months preceding the license renewal date; and(3) The licensee has successfully completed two or more semester hours of formal credit instruction biennially offered by a school or college approved by the board which contributes to meeting the requirements of an advanced degree in a postgraduate program relating to occupational therapy.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 41;   Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 77;  Laws 2001, LB 346, § 2;  Laws 2002, LB 1021, § 96;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 142;  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 129;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6113;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 861;  Laws 2018, LB1034, § 42.
NE Code § 38-2522 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2522 - Applicant for licensure; continuing competency requirements.

38-2522.  Applicant for licensure; continuing competency requirements.An applicant for licensure to practice as an occupational therapist who has met the education and examination requirements in section 38-2518 or to practice as an occupational therapy assistant who has met the education and examination requirements in section 38-2519, who passed the examination more than three years prior to the time of application for licensure, and who is not practicing at the time of application for licensure shall present proof satisfactory to the department that he or she has within the three years immediately preceding the application for licensure completed continuing competency requirements approved by the board pursuant to section 38-145.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 862.
NE Code § 38-2523 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2523 - Applicant for licensure; reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.

38-2523.  Applicant for licensure; reciprocity; continuing competency requirements; military spouse; temporary license.(1) An applicant for licensure to practice as an occupational therapist or to practice as an occupational therapy assistant who has met the standards set by the board pursuant to section 38-126 for a license based on licensure in another jurisdiction but is not practicing at the time of application for licensure shall present proof satisfactory to the department that he or she has within the three years immediately preceding the application for licensure completed continuing competency requirements approved by the board pursuant to section 38-145.(2) An applicant who is a military spouse may apply for a temporary license as provided in section 38-129.01.Source  Laws 2007, LB463, § 863;  Laws 2017, LB88, § 83.
NE Code § 38-2524 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2524 - Fees.

38-2524.  Fees.The department shall establish and collect fees for credentialing activities under the Occupational Therapy Practice Act as provided in sections 38-151 to 38-157.Source   Laws 1984, LB 761, § 42;   Laws 1986, LB 926, § 63;   Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 177;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 92;   Laws 1994, LB 1223, § 78;  Laws 2003, LB 242, § 143;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-6114;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 864.
NE Code § 38-2525 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2525 - Occupational therapy aide; supervision requirements.

38-2525.  Occupational therapy aide; supervision requirements.An occupational therapy aide shall function under the guidance and responsibility of an occupational therapist and may be supervised by an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant for specifically selected routine tasks for which the aide has been trained and has demonstrated competence. The aide shall comply with supervision requirements developed by the board. The board shall develop supervision requirements for aides which are consistent with prevailing professional standards.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 123;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6117;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 865.
NE Code § 38-2526 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2526 - Occupational therapist; services authorized.

38-2526.  Occupational therapist; services authorized.An occupational therapist may perform the following services:(1) Evaluate, develop, improve, sustain, or restore skills in activities of daily living, work activities, or productive activities, including instrumental activities of daily living, and play and leisure activities;(2) Evaluate, develop, remediate, or restore sensorimotor, cognitive, or psychosocial components of performance;(3) Design, fabricate, apply, or train in the use of assistive technology or orthotic devices and train in the use of prosthetic devices;(4) Adapt environments and processes, including the application of ergonomic principles, to enhance performance and safety in daily life roles;(5) If certified pursuant to section 38-2530, apply physical agent modalities as an adjunct to or in preparation for engagement in occupations when applied by a practitioner who has documented evidence of possessing the theoretical background and technical skills for safe and competent use;(6) Evaluate and provide intervention in collaboration with the client, family, caregiver, or others;(7) Educate the client, family, caregiver, or others in carrying out appropriate nonskilled interventions; and(8) Consult with groups, programs, organizations, or communities to provide population-based services.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 124;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6118;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 866.
NE Code § 38-2527 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2527 - Occupational therapy assistant; supervision required.

38-2527.  Occupational therapy assistant; supervision required.An occupational therapy assistant may deliver occupational therapy services enumerated in section 38-2526 in collaboration with and under the supervision of an occupational therapist.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 125;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6119;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 867.
NE Code § 38-2528 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2528 - Referrals.

38-2528.  Referrals.(1) An occupational therapist may accept a referral from a licensed health care professional for the purpose of evaluation and rehabilitative treatment which may include, but not be limited to, consultation, rehabilitation, screening, prevention, and patient education services.(2) Referrals may be for an individual case or may be for an established treatment program that includes occupational therapy services. If programmatic, the individual shall meet the criteria for admission to the program and protocol for the treatment program shall be established by the treatment team members.(3) Referrals shall be in writing, except that oral referrals may be accepted if they are followed by a written and signed request of the person making the referral within thirty days after the day on which the patient consults with the occupational therapist.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 126;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6120;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 868.
NE Code § 38-2529 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2529 - Direct access to services.

38-2529.  Direct access to services.The public may have direct access to occupational therapy services.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 127;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6121;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 869.
NE Code § 38-2530 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2530 - Physical agent modalities; certification required.

38-2530.  Physical agent modalities; certification required.(1) In order to apply physical agent modalities, an occupational therapist shall be certified pursuant to this section. The department shall issue a certificate to an occupational therapist to administer a physical agent modality if the occupational therapist:(a) Has successfully completed a training course approved by the board and passed an examination approved by the board on the physical agent modality;(b) Is certified as a hand therapist by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission or other equivalent entity recognized by the board;(c) Has a minimum of five years of experience in the use of the physical agent modality and has passed an examination approved by the board on the physical agent modality; or(d) Has completed education during a basic educational program which included demonstration of competencies for application of the physical agent modality.(2) The department shall issue a certificate to authorize an occupational therapy assistant to set up and implement treatment using superficial thermal agent modalities if the occupational therapy assistant has successfully completed a training course approved by the board and passed an examination approved by the board. Such set up and implementation shall only be done under the onsite supervision of an occupational therapist certified to administer superficial thermal agent modalities.(3) An occupational therapist shall not delegate evaluation, reevaluation, treatment planning, and treatment goals for physical agent modalities to an occupational therapy assistant.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 128;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6122;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 870.
NE Code § 38-2531 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2531 - Rules and regulations.

38-2531.  Rules and regulations.(1) The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations regarding role delineation for occupational therapy assistants and continuing competency requirements. Continuing education is sufficient to meet continuing competency requirements. Such requirements may also include, but not be limited to, one or more of the continuing competency activities listed in section 38-145 which a licensed person may select as an alternative to continuing education.(2) The board may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the training courses for an occupational therapist to be certified to administer a physical agent modality. The board may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the training course for an occupational therapy assistant to be certified to set up and implement superficial thermal agent modalities. In adopting such rules and regulations, the board shall give consideration to the levels of training and experience which are required, in the opinion of the board, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to insure, to the greatest extent possible, the efficient, adequate, and safe practice of occupational therapy. Such rules and regulations shall include the approval of examinations and the passing score for such examinations for certification.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1005, § 130;  Laws 2005, LB 244, § 1;   R.S.Supp.,2006, § 71-6123;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 871.
NE Code § 38-2601 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2601 - Act, how cited.

38-2601.  Act, how cited.Sections 38-2601 to 38-2623 shall be known and may be cited as the Optometry Practice Act.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 872.
NE Code § 38-2602 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2602 - Definitions, where found.

38-2602.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the Optometry Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-2603 to 38-2605 apply.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 874.
NE Code § 38-2603 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2603 - Board, defined.

38-2603.  Board, defined.Board means the Board of Optometry.Source Laws 2007, LB463, § 875.
NE Code § 38-2604 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 38 - Health Occupations and Professions|38-2604 - Pharmaceutical agents, defined.

38-2604.  Pharmaceutical agents, defined.(1) Pharmaceutical agents, for diagnostic purposes, means anesthetics, cycloplegics, and mydriatics.(2) Pharmaceutical agents, for therapeutic purposes, means topical ophthalmic pharmaceutical agents which treat eye diseases, infection, inflammation, and superficial abrasions, or oral analgesics, including oral analgesics enumerated in Schedules III and IV of section 28-405 necessary to treat conditions of the eye, ocular adnexa, or visual system, or oral pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of diseases or infections of the eye, ocular adnexa, or visual system, or oral anti-inflammatory agents to treat conditions of the eye, ocular adnexa, or visual system.(3) Pharmaceutical agents, for therapeutic purposes, includes an epinephrine autoinjector for treatment of anaphylaxis and an oral steroid, oral glaucoma agent, or oral immunosuppressive agent.Source   Laws 1979, LB 9, § 4;   Laws 1986, LB 131, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 429, § 4;   Laws 1998, LB 369, § 4;   R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1,135.01;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 876;  Laws 2014, LB526, § 1.