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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.46.02.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="46" chapter_num="02" heading="Professional Competence.">
  <text>An occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Limit practice to the areas of competency by which proficiency has been gained through education, training, and experience;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Acquire the education and training needed to address the cultural differences of diverse populations;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Avoid unfair discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other basis proscribed by law;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Use treatment only when the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant knows that the circumstances are appropriate;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Maintain competence by meeting the requirements of continuing education in accordance with COMAR 10.46.04;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Engage in ongoing consultation with other occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants or relevant professionals and seek appropriate education, training, and experience when developing competence in a new service or technique; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Document and maintain appropriate records of all relevant work and training used to gain competence in new techniques or services.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>