The board shall consist of at least four members appointed pursuant to section 38-158. Three of the persons appointed shall have been engaged in rendering services to the public, teaching, or research in occupational therapy for at least five years immediately preceding their appointments. Two of the persons appointed shall be occupational therapists and one shall be either an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant and all shall be holders of active licenses issued under the Occupational Therapy Practice Act during their terms. One of the persons appointed shall be a public member who meets the requirements of section 38-165.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-2515

  • Board: means the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2505
  • Occupational therapist: means a person holding a current license to practice occupational therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2509
  • Occupational therapy: means the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, or the aging process in order to maximize independent function, prevent further disability, and achieve and maintain health and productivity. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2510
  • Occupational therapy assistant: means a person holding a current license to assist in the practice of occupational therapy. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2512
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