FORs and MOPs
Occupational therapy is organized into three levels, with philosophy being the broadest, then models of practice being a bit more specific, and finally THIS level, which is the most specific and helps guide assessment and intervention.
What is a FRAME OF REFERENCE?
Altruism, equity, freedom, justice, dignity, truth, prudence, and advocacy are all considered THIS in the AOTA 2025 Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
What are the CORE VALUES?
You must pass the board exam to qualify to apply for licensure and become certified and nationally registered as an occupational therapist. THIS organization develops the board exam.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
What is the OT LICENSE?
In addition to being occupational therapy practitioners, some of your professors are also in the role of advocate and actively meet with legislators, some are in the role of researcher and contribute to OT knowledge. ALL of your professors are in THIS additional role and support developing and educating future practitioners.
What is an EDUCATOR?
An OT is working on helping a client regain fine motor control after they fractured their hand. The OT is working to address the impairment and remediate the deficits using therapeutic activities using THIS frame of reference.
What is the BIOMECHANICAL frame of reference?
There are 6 of THESE in the AOTA Code of Ethics, which are used to guide ethical decision-making and to inspire occupational therapy personnel to act in accordance with the highest ideals.
What are the PRINCIPLES?
Once you pass the board exam, you can apply for a license in the state you would like to practice. Once you are both registered and licensed, you will write THESE credentials after your name.
What is OTR/L
occupational therapist - registered / licensed
As an OT student, you want to become active in advocating for occupational therapy at a national level. You decide to attend THIS event to meet with legislators to discuss your concerns related to occupational therapy practice.
What is the AOTA HILL DAY in WASHINGTON, DC?
"Enriching life for all individuals and society through meaningful engagement in everyday activities" is part of which document?
What is VISION 2030?
The teacher tells the children that if they do a good job on their worksheet in class, they will not have to do their homework for the day. The teacher is using THIS to reinforce wanted behavior, according to the Applied Behavior FOR.
What is NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT?
An OT has made a commitment to provide one hour sessions to a client once a week at 3:00pm on Wednesdays. They demonstrate respect for the client through their dedication to keeping this commitment each week. The OT is demonstrating THIS principle.
What is FIDELITY?
AI definition: duty and faithfulness demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
"fides" means faith in Latin
Putting this together: When you con"fide" in someone you are "with" "faith" that they will keep your secret.
THIS organization works to improve OT services and represent the concerns and interests of OTs (and students) nationally.
AOTA
American Occupational Therapy Association
You are the new supervising OT for a COTA and you want to verify the frequency of supervision required. You understand that AOTA has supervisory requirements, but you know it is most important to consider THIS to determine the most relevant supervisory requirements.
What are the STATE LAWS regarding OT/COTA supervision?
When meeting a client or someone on the street, you may explain the philosophy of occupational therapy using THIS brief explanation.
What is an ELEVATOR SPEECH?
A client feels a strong drive to be successful with learning to cook. They have an intrinsic motivation to be able to cook meals for their family and as they work with the OT to develop this skill, the adaptation process occurs and they continually engage in the challenges with cooking and over time this results in relative mastery with cooking. They are able to cook meals for their family every night. The OT used THIS model of practice to guide their approach how to view the client.
What is the OCCUPATIONAL ADAPTATION Model?
An OT wants to start their own clinic because they don't like how insurance limits access to OT for some individuals. The OT places value on emphasizing fair and just treatment for all individuals, regardless of their identity, background, or circumstances. The OT is demonstrating THIS core value of occupational therapy.
What is EQUITY?
This organization provides funds to federal candidates who understand issues important to occupational therapy practice and implement policies that support our practice.
What is AOTPAC?
American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee
You are working with a client that has some sensory deficits related to feeding. As you are doing feeding with the client, you notice that they have oral-motor issues and difficulty swallowing and you determine that they may benefit from working with THIS interdisciplinary team member.
What is an SLP?
Speech-language pathologist
While studying occupational therapy in graduate school, the OT students dedicated a lot of time to studying and continued to put a high intensity focus over an extended amount of time, leading to ongoing stress. This is an example of having difficulty with THIS.
What is OCCUPATIONAL BALANCE?