7901 - Definition. - New York Statutes

§ 7901. Definition. The practice of the profession of occupational therapy is defined as the functional evaluation of the client and the planning and utilization of a program of purposeful activities to develop or maintain adaptive skills, designed to achieve maximal physical and mental functioning of the patient in his or her daily life tasks. Such treatment program shall be rendered on the prescription or referral of a physician or nurse practitioner. However, nothing contained in this article shall be construed to permit any licensee hereunder to practice medicine or psychology, including psychotherapy.