OT
What must an OT do to practice their profession?
1. obtain masters degree
2. pass board exam
3. apply for license
what must an OTA complete before taking the national certification exam
Associates in OT
what is the role of an OT aide?
provide support to OT's and OTA's and do non skilled work
What was the name of the original organization formed by the founders of OT?
National society for the promotion of OT (NSPOT)
OTA's can supervise Aides
true. both OT's and OTA's
Which population can OT's work with?
In what case are OTA's an OT personnel?
when they do not provide clinical services
what is another name for OT aide?
restorative aide or rehab aide
When was the shortage of OT's and why?
There wasn't enough OT's in the psychiatric setting in the 1950s
OTA's are allowed to interpret results
false
Differentiate between OTR and OTR|L
OTR is registered and OTR|L is registered and licensed
What are the responsibilities of an OTA during an intervention review
exchanging information to the OT about the client's response
Only a high school diploma is required. they receive on the job training
when was recertification established and how often do you have to get rectified
1990's and every 3 years
OTA's must attain a certification in hand therapy to work with hands
false. Only Ot's need a certification in hand therapy
which is not an OT practitioner?
OT
COTAL
OTA
OT Aide
ot aide
what must an OTA consider when administering assessments?
competency and discretion of the OTR
Are OT aides allowed to set up a tray for a feeding session? why or why not?
yes because they are not providing care. they are only setting up
What kind of activities did OT's emphasize in treatment early on?
Arts and Crafts
both OT's and OTA's can work in nicu
false. only OT's
Why must an OT use clinical reasoning?
To select interventions and implement goals for the client
What is the OTA's role during the intervention implementation with a client?
Implement interventions assigned by the OT
Are aides allowed to select activities for a client? Why or why not?
No because the OT's and OTA's are the only ones able to select activities
What event occurred that caused OT's to shift to physical rehab?
World War II
OT's are the only ones able to perform gait training
false. physical therapists perform gait trainings