Oklahoma § 59-540.3 - License required
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§ 59-540.3. License required
A. No person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as
being able to practice therapeutic recreation or provide therapeutic
recreation services in this state unless the person is licensed in
accordance with the provisions of the Therapeutic Recreation
Practice Act.
B. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent or
restrict the practice, services, or activities of:
1. Any person of other licensed professions or personnel
supervised by licensed professions in this state from performing
work incidental to the practice of his or her profession or
occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as
a therapeutic recreation specialist;
2. Any person enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree
or certificate in therapeutic recreation from performing therapeutic
recreation services incidental to the person's course work when
supervised by a licensed professional, if the person is designated
by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student;
3. Any person whose training and national certification attests
to the individual’s preparation and ability to practice his or her
profession, if that person does not represent himself or herself as
a therapeutic recreation specialist;
4. Any therapeutic recreation assistant providing therapeutic
recreation services under the direct supervision of a licensed
therapeutic recreation specialist. Such an individual would not be
permitted to conduct assessments and/or develop treatment plans;
5. Any individual providing recreational programs to a person
with disabilities as a normal part of the leisure lifestyle of the
person with disabilities;
6. Any person employed by an agency, bureau or division of the
federal government while in the discharge of official duties;
provided, however, if such individual engages in the practice of
therapeutic recreation outside the line of official duty, the
individual must be licensed as herein provided;
7. Any occupational therapist or occupational therapy
assistants in the area of play and leisure; and
8. Any individual providing services in a state facility or to
children in state custody.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 384, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2010. Amended by Laws
2010, c. 397, § 3, emerg. eff. June 8, 2010.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations
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Section 59-540.3 ("License required") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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