Florida Occupational Therapy Laws and Rules
- Continuing education credit hours 2.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be better prepared to comply with the laws and rules that govern occupational therapy practice in the state of Florida, including those from the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
Describe the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy.
Discuss the factors for safe delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for use of prescription devices.
Explain the requirements for renewing an occupational therapy license in Florida.
Discuss Florida occupational therapy law grounds for discipline and penalties.
Describe criminal and civil legal issues related to occupational therapy practice.
Summarize the elements of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Course Description
MANDATORY FOR FLORIDA OT/OTA.
This course fulfills the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education on Florida laws and rules for OT practice and is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Covers licensing requirements, discipline, penalties, ethical and legal issues, and use of prescription devices.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited and Approved Nationwide High-Quality CEU Courses since 1998






