OT Ethics and Values
Professionalism
JEDI
Identity
100

This core value indicates valuing each persons right to exercise autonomy and demonstrate independence, initiative, and self-direction.

Freedom

100

These must be in place to support professional attributes. 

Antecedents 

100

The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds.

Diversity

100

This concept involves using one's work environment to help shape their professional identity.

Place integration

200

This ethical principle relates to fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of persons.

Justice

200

This aspect of professionalism promotes collaboration with clients.

Client centered care

200

Creating spaces where people with all kinds of differences feel welcome and valued for their contributions. 

Inclusion

200

Individual identity, relational identity, and collective identity create what.

Professional identity

300

For this ethical principle, occupational therapists shall demonstrate concern for the well-being and safety of persons. 

Beneficence 

300

This type of professional takes responsibility for their own behaviors, interacts professionally with peers and values objectivity.

Consummate professional 

300

The right of every individual to be able to meet basic needs and...engage in diverse and meaningful occupations.

Occupational justice

300

These identities are assigned by society based on group membership.

Social identities 

400

It is the demonstration of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Altruism
400

This legislation will allow OT across 10 states to practice across state lines.

Compact licensure

400

Lacking access to participation in an occupation based on factors external to one's self such as age, race, socioeconomic status, etc.

Occupational injustice

400

A threat experienced by a person/group based on their awareness of a negative perception based on their social identity. 

Stereotype Threat

500

This term refers to the comprehensive, accurate, and objective transmission of information and includes fostering understanding of such information.

Veracity

500

These are the amount of continuing education credits required to renew certification with NBCOT.

36 units

500

These are the 4 rights of occupational justice. 

1. Experience meaning and enrichment in occupations

2. Participation in a range of occupations for health and social inclusion

3. Make choices and share decision power

4. Equal privileges for diverse participation in occupations

500

Altered behavior from someone experiencing stereotype treat in an effort to combat the threat.

Identity contingency 

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