Occupational therapy.

Existing law, the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of the practice of occupational therapy by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Existing law defines the "practice of occupational therapy" and specifies that occupational therapy services encompass occupation therapy, assessment, treatment, education, and consultation with individuals referred for those services after diagnosis of a disease or disorder. Existing law prohibits a person from practicing occupational therapy without being licensed under the act and makes a violation of that prohibition a crime.