What is the difference between supervisory levels in the new Rules and previously?
Previously, there were 3 levels of supervision: close for entry level OTAs or OTAs new to a particular work setting, routine for intermediate level OTAs with up to three (3) years of experience, and general for advanced level OTAs with more that three (3) years of experience. The new Rules have two (2) levels of supervision: close for entry level OTAs or OTAs new to a particular work setting and general for OTAs that do not require close supervision. Supervision may need to be more frequent than the minimum level required by the practice setting or regulatory agencies when the needs of the client and the OT process are complex and changing, the practice setting provides occupational therapy services to a large number of clients with diverse needs, or the OT and OTA determine that additional supervision is necessary to ensure safe and effective delivery of OT services.
