HB106: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Scope Of Practice Of Licensed Occupational Therapy Practitioners.

Legislative Summary

This Act expands the practice of occupational therapy to include dry needling, and sets forth requirements and limitations for licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants pertaining to the practice of dry needling. Dry needling may not be performed without a physician referral, and occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants may not hold themselves out as acupuncturists unless they are licensed acupuncturists.