OTA Supervision Levels
Who can an Entry-Level (1st Year) OTA Supervise?
Volunteers and OT aides
(Depends on state)
Who can an OT be a fieldwork supervisor for?
OT and OTA students level 1 & 2
What type of supervision should unlicensed personnel have?
Direct Supervision
Which organization has an emphasis on observation, modeling, and cotreatment between an OT and OTA during supervision?
AOTA
What date and time is our CSLP?
July 12th from 3pm-5pm
Who can an Intermediate-Level OTA supervise (1-3 years)?
Volunteers, OT aides, Level 1 and 2 fieldwork OTA students, Level 1 fieldwork OT students
Who can an OTA be a fieldwork supervisor for?
Level 1 OTA students (without supervision), Level 2 OTA students (with supervising OT).
How should OTAs communicate with unlicensed personnel?
Clear Expectations, Confidentiality, Clear Communication, Honest, Ensure understanding of tasks
Which organization draws emphasis on split responsibility between OT and OTA during supervision (OT provides OTA receives)?
NCBOT
What do AOTA and NCBOT stand for?
American Occupational Therapy Association, North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Who can an Advanced-Level OTA supervise (3+ years)?
Same as Intermediate-Level but also management positions (Rehab Director, Regional Manager, Recruiters, Entrepreneurs).
Who can provide Level 1 fieldwork supervision?
OT, OTA, and other qualified professionals (PTs, teachers, social workers, etc.)
What are the legal responsibilities of an OTA before beginning treatment with unlicensed personnel?
Provide training and ensure competency.
Which organization requires general supervision between OT and OTA (contact at least every 30 days, initial guidance, review of services)?
Both AOTA and NCBOT
Why is being a fieldwork educator a part of OT & OTAs professional responsibilities?
As a student you needed fieldwork opportunities, now you can be the one to provide them for current students.