Arizona Administrative Code

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-39-405 New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 2262, effective August 6, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). Repealed by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 921, effective 6/4/2016.

A. At least 60 days before a licensee ceases to operate or to offer a program in which a student is enrolled, the licensee shall determine whether there is another institution able and willing to offer a teach-out program to students enrolled with the licensee. If another institu…

A. Except as provided in subsection (B), only an accredited, degree-granting licensee may use the term "university" or any other name or title in literature, catalogs, pamphlets, or other materials made available to the public that implies or would lead a reasonable person to bel…

A. A licensee may accept credit that a student earned for a course completed at another postsecondary education institution if the licensee determines that the course is comparable in scope and content to a course offered by the licensee. B. A licensee that intends to allow a stu…

A. The Board shall investigate any sworn complaint against a person or entity alleging violation of A.R.S. § 32-3001 et seq. or this Chapter. For purposes of this Section, "investigated party" means an entity or person that is the subject of a Board investigation. B. Board staff …

A. The Board shall ensure that all hearings are conducted before the Board or an administrative law judge under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10. 1. Parties may stipulate to any facts that are not in dispute. A stipulation may be made in writing or orally by reading the sti…

A. The Board shall provide for a rehearing and review of its decisions under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 and the rules established by the Office of Administrative Hearings. B. Except as provided in subsection (J), a party is required to file a motion for rehearing or r…

As authorized under A.R.S. § 32-3052(M), the Board may assess a person that is determined to have violated any provision of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 30 and this Chapter the Board's reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurred in conducting an investigation, in…

A. Before September 30 of each year, the Board shall provide written notice to each licensee specified in A.R.S. § 32-3072(B) from which an assessment, as defined in A.R.S. § 32-3071(1), is due. The Board shall send the notice by certified mail and ensure that the notice specifie…

A. The Board shall investigate a claim against the Fund and find: 1. The claim is valid if: a. Student educational records confirm that the claim is filed by a person injured as defined in A.R.S. § 32-3071(6); and b. The claim is filed within one year after the licensee ceased op…

A. The Board shall maintain the student records of a licensee that ceases operations as specified in R4-39-402(B). For purposes of this Section, "student records" has the meaning in R4-39-401. B. The Board shall provide the student records of a student who attended a licensee tha…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-101 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-201 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-301 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 2709, effective August 2, 2008 (Supp. 08-2). Section expired unde…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-302 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-303 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-304 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-305 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-306 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-401 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-402 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-403 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-404 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-501 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-502 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-601 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-701 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-702 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-703 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-801 Adopted effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-901 New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-40-902 New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2990, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 25 A.A.R. 3450, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-4).

In addition to the definitions at A.R.S. § 32-3401, in this Chapter: 1. "Facility of Practice" means the principal location of an agency or organization where an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant practices occupational therapy. 2. "Good Moral Character" mea…

A. The Board shall charge the following fees: 1. An applicant for licensure: a. Application fee: $100. This fee is in addition to the initial license fee. b. Limited permit fee: $35. Upon full licensure, the Board shall subtract $35 from the initial licensure fee. 2. A licensee: …

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1063(A), service may be made by, for and on behalf of the Board of any decision, order, subpoena, notice or other process by personal service or by mailing a copy by certified mail. Service by certified mail shall be made to the last address of record file…

A. An applicant for an initial license to practice as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant shall submit an application form provided by the Board to the Board's office. The application and all supporting documentation shall be received by the Board at le…

A. A licensee shall renew a license by submitting to the Board a renewal application, proof of completion of the continuing education requirements in R4-43-203, and paying the renewal fee within 2 years of initial licensure or last license renewal date. B. The renewal application…

A. A licensee shall complete continuing education for renewal of a license as follows: 1. Occupational Therapist, 20 clock-hours for renewal of a 2-year license; and 2. Occupational Therapy Assistant, 12 clock-hours for renewal of a 2-year license. B. A licensee shall complete th…

A. A licensee may transfer an active license into inactive status if the licensee's license is current and in good standing. B. The licensee shall not practice during the time the license is inactive. C. A licensee may renew or reactivate an inactive license by: 1. Submitting a r…

A. Initial application for a license or permit. 1. Within 60 calendar days after receipt of an initial application for a license or permit, the Board shall perform an administrative completeness review and notify the applicant in writing that the application is either complete or…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-43-206 Adopted effective October 21, 1997 (Supp. 97-4). Section R4-43-206 renumbered to R4-43-205 by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1427, effective April 22, 1999 (Supp. 99-2).

The Board shall conduct all hearings held under A.R.S. § 32-3442 et seq. in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 and rules issued by the Office of Administrative Hearings. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-43-301 Emergency rule adopted effective December 12, 1991, pu…

A. The Board shall provide for a rehearing and review of its decisions under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 and rules established by the Office of Administrative Hearings. B. A party is required to file a motion for rehearing or review of a decision of the Board to exhaus…

A. Only a licensed occupational therapist shall:1. Prepare an initial treatment plan, initiate or re-evaluate a client or patient's treatment plan, or authorize in writing a change of a treatment plan; 2. Delegate duties to a licensed occupational therapy assistant, designate an …

A. An occupational therapy aide shall not provide occupational therapy services in any setting. However, an occupational therapy aide may provide supportive services assigned by an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant after the aide is specifically trained to …

An unlicensed person who works in a facility of practice shall use 1 of the following titles: 1. A person practicing under a limited permit shall use the term "Limited Permit" following the person's name. 2. An occupational therapy aide shall use the term "OT Aide" following the …

A. Any change or addition of a supervising occupational therapist requires the filing of a new Direct Supervision Agreement for a Limited Permit form by the supervisor under R4-43-201(D). The supervisor shall submit the Direct Supervision Agreement for a Limited Permit form withi…