148B.2 - DEFINITIONS.
148B.2 DEFINITIONS.
As used in this chapter:
1. "Board" means the board of physical and occupational
therapy created under chapter 147.
2. "Occupational therapy" means the therapeutic application
of specific tasks used for the purpose of evaluation and treatment of
problems interfering with functional performance in persons impaired
by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder, congenital or
developmental disability, or the aging process in order to achieve
optimum function, for maintenance of health and prevention of
disability.
3. "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed under
this chapter to practice occupational therapy.
4. "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed
under this chapter to assist in the practice of occupational therapy.
Section History: Early Form
[C81, § 148B.2] Section History: Recent Form
2007 Acts, ch 10, §102