21 NCAC 65 .1004             Unauthorized Practice

(a)  Except as otherwise authorized in G.S. 90C-34, non-licensed individuals shall not:

(1)           Practice, attempt to practice, supervise recreational therapy, or hold out any individual as being able to do any of these things in this State, without first having obtained a license from the Board for the individual performing services or being so held out;

(2)           Use in connection with any individual's name any letters, words, codes, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a recreational therapist or recreational therapy assistant, unless the individual is licensed in accordance with this Chapter;

(3)           Practice or attempt to practice recreational therapy as defined in G.S. 90C-22(2) and referenced in the ATRA Standards of Practice with a revoked, lapsed, or suspended license; or

(4)           Aid, abet, or assist any unlicensed individual to practice recreational therapy in violation of this Article.

(b)  To determine whether an individual has engaged in the unauthorized practice of recreational therapy, the Board shall request the individual complete a NCBRTL Employment Form listing the duties performed by the individual being investigated.

(c)  To the extent permitted by law, any individual found by the Board to be engaged in the unauthorized practice of recreational therapy shall be subject to the sanctions set forth in Rule .1006 of this Chapter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90C-22(2); 90C-24(a)(8); 90C-32; 90C-36; 90C-37;

Eff. October 1, 2017.