SBC - Occupational Therapy Board

Appointments to Health Statutory Bodies
Information On A Particular Statutory Body

Occupational Therapy Board

Relevant Legislation
The Occupational Therapy Board is established under section 220 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.

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Functions
The functions of the Board are to:

prescribe the qualifications required for scopes of practice within the profession, and, for that purpose, to accredit and monitor educational institutions and degrees, courses of studies, or programmes
authorise the registration of occupational therapists under this Act, and to maintain registers
consider applications for annual practising certificates
review and promote the competence of occupational therapists
recognise, accredit and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of occupational therapists
receive and act on information from occupational therapists, employers, and the Health and Disability Commissioner about the competence of occupational therapists
notify employers, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Director-General of Health, and the Health and Disability Commissioner that the practice of an occupational therapist may pose a risk to the public
consider the cases of occupational therapists who may be unable to perform the functions required for the practice of the profession
set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct to be observed by occupational therapists
liaise with other authorities appointed under this Act about matters of common interest
promote education and training in the profession
promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the authority
exercise and perform any other functions, powers and duties that are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act or any other enactment.

Composition
The Board consists of five health practitioners (four occupational therapists, one teacher of occupational therapy) and two laypersons. Learn more about the requirements for these positions.

Candidate Information
These files explain the terms and conditions of appointment to the Occupational Therapy Board and provide additional information about its role.

Candidate Information on the Terms and Conditions of Appointment to the Occupational Therapy Board (Word, 52 KB)
Candidate Information on the Terms and Conditions of Appointment to the Occupational Therapy Board (PDF, 32 KB)

Relevant Links
Here is a link to the Occupational Therapy Board’s webpage: www.occupationaltherapyboard.org.nz

Contact Regarding Appointments
Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

statutory_boards_committees@moh.govt.nz

Page Last Updated: 1 December 2006