OT 101
What does the 'occupation' in occupational therapy mean?
Activities people need, want, or are expected to do. Meaningful.
Who can receive OT services?
People of all ages and diagnoses
What step is first in the OT process?
This is one of the second top health care setting for an OTA to work in.
Key difference between OT and PT?
PT focuses on movement, OT focuses on daily activities
Which organization sets national OT practice standards in the U.S.?
What is the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Occupational Therapy practitioners only work with those with physical disabilities. True or False
What is False
Selecting and carrying out treatment --what you are doing with a client/patient in a session
This is third ranked health care setting OTAs will work in.
What is Home Health.
True or False: PTs mostly work with athletes.
False
Which professional works under the supervision of an OT?
What is The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Occupational Therapy practitioners can work in the community versus a traditional health care setting. True or False.
What is True.
Which intervention is NOT practiced in OT: training, education, advocacy, group, and/or virtual intervention(s).
None, all are correct.
Name one OT company
What is... GO Physical Therapy, Madonna
The profession that trains fine motor skills for handwriting?
What is OT?
Occupational Therapy's therapy first meeting was held in 1917, with three men and three women in attendance. True or False
What is True
OT practitioners cannot work in mental health arena, unless they are licensed mental health practitioner.
What is False
The last step of the OT process
What is Outcomes.
Which setting might an OT help with workplace ergonomics?
What is Industrial or Vocational Rehab
After surgery, a PT will work on gait and balance and the OT will work on life skills. True or False.
What is True.
In 2025, Occupational Therapy was ranked in the top 10 of best health care jobs? True or False
What is True
The top ranking practice setting for an OTA.
What is Skilled Nursing Facilities
No.
In what setting might OT focus on adaptive equipment for cooking?
What is Home Health or Outpatient Clinic
OT and PT both receive training on function and activities of daily living. True or False
What is True.