(1) The licensure board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications, and approve the examinations for licensure under this chapter, and may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths, and may investigate practices that are alleged to violate the provisions of this chapter.
(2)  The licensure board shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, relating to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this chapter including, but not limited to, regulations relating to professional licensure and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice, disciplinary proceedings, license suspension proceedings, or license revocation proceedings for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy in this state.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-3717

  • Association: means the Idaho occupational therapy association. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • Board: means the occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho as set out in section 54-3717, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • Division: means the division of occupational and professional licenses. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • License: means a document issued by the board to a person under this chapter authorizing the person to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • Occupational therapy: means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(3)  The licensure board shall hold meetings, conduct hearings and keep records and minutes as are necessary to carry out its functions.
(4)  Authorize, by written agreement, the division of occupational and professional licenses to act as its agent in its interests as set out in the written agreement.
(5)  Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities, the national board for certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT), the American occupational therapy association (AOTA) and to other state occupational licensing authorities.
(6)  Adopt rules requiring continuing education for the renewal of a license.