Level II Fieldwork - The experience required to prepare occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students to carry out professional responsibilities under appropriate supervision and professional role modeling.  

Occupational Therapist - An individual who has passed the certification examination of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for an occupational therapist or meets the requirements of section 2279, subsection 6 and who is licensed to practice occupational therapy in Maine.  

Occupational Therapy Assistant - An individual who has passed the certification examination of the NBCOT for an occupational therapy assistant or who was certified as an OTA prior to June 1977 and who is licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter in the State under the supervision of a licensed OT.  

Supervision of OTA - Initial directions and periodic inspection of the service delivery and provision of relevant in-service training. The supervising licensed OT shall determine the frequency and nature of the supervision to be provided based on the clients' required level of care and the OTA's caseload, experience and competency.  

Supervision of Temporary Licensees - Initial and periodic inspection or written assessments, written treatment plans, patient notes and periodic evaluation of performance. The reviews and evaluations must be conducted in person by a licensed OT.  

Reference

Me. Stat. tit. 32 §2272