Occupational Therapists Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS81, “Occupational Therapists Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-57-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Occupational Therapists Act in Nova Scotia grants occupational therapists the authority to register and regulate their profession. It sets out the requirements for registration, including education and experience, and establishes the Nova Scotia Association of Occupational Therapists as the governing body. The Act also gives the Association the power to make rules and bylaws for the profession, and to investigate complaints against registered occupational therapists.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Occupational Therapists Act.
- 02The practice of occupational therapy is hereby declared to be a regulated profession in the Province of Nova Scotia.
- 03The Council of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is hereby established as the governing body for the profession of occupational therapy.
- 04The Council shall be responsible for the registration and regulation of occupational therapists in the Province of Nova Scotia.
- 05A person shall not use the title 'occupational therapist' or 'OT' unless they are registered with the Council.
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