Application And Administration Of Topical Medications -- Prescription, Purchasing, And Recordkeeping Requirements

(1) A licensed occupational therapist who meets the requirements of 37-24-106 may apply or administer topical medications by: (a) direct application; (b) iontophoresis, a process in which topical medications are applied through the use of electricity; or (c) phonophoresis, a process in which topical medications are applied through the use of ultrasound. (2) A licensed occupational therapist may apply or administer the following topical medications: (a) bactericidal agents; (b) debriding agents; (c) anesthetic agents; (d) anti-inflammatory agents; (e) antispasmodic agents; and (f) adrenocorticosteroids. (3) (a) Topical medications applied or administered by a licensed occupational therapist must be prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to order or prescribe topical medications and must be purchased from a pharmacy certified under 37-7-321. (b) Topical medications dispensed under this section must comply with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7. (4) A licensed occupational therapist who applies or administers topical medications shall keep appropriate records with respect to those medications.