HRS §457G-1
Who is who in this occupational therapy law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in the occupational therapy law. It explains who the department and director are, what a foreign-trained person is, and who counts as an occupational therapist or assistant. These definitions apply throughout the chapter.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs. "Foreign-trained person" means a person who has completed an educational program or course of study in occupational therapy in an institution located outside the United States. "Occupational therapist" means a person who engages in the practice of occupational therapy in this State. "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person who engages in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of and in partnership with an occupational therapist.
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