ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Occupational Therapists (Training, Registration and Licensing) Act
8. Functions of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
8. Functions of the Council
The functions of the Council shall be to—(a)maintain a register of all students pursuing courses leading to a qualification in occupational therapy;(b)prescribe and conduct examinations in collaboration with the approved institutions;(c)evaluate, assess, approve and regulate the usage and application of such tools, equipment and appliances necessary in occupational therapy practice as the Council may from time to time determine;(d)regulate the professional conduct of registered occupational therapists and take such disciplinary measures as may be appropriate to maintain proper professional standards;(e)maintain a register and records of all occupational therapists registered under this Act;(f)maintain a register of private institutions and clinics licensed to offer occupational therapy;(g)establish and maintain a professional code of conduct for all persons registered under this Act;(h)cause to be published in the Kenya Gazette every calendar year the names of all registered occupational therapists;(i)consider any other matters generally pertaining to occupational therapists including advertisement, prescribing and approving all badges, insignias or uniforms to be worn by occupational therapists while on duty, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary.