History of OT
Who is the mother of OT?
Eleanor Clark Slagle
What is an ADL and IADL?
Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Where can OTs work?
Animal Assisted therapy, inpatient mental illness, pediatrics.
Current degree required to become a COTA and what does the COTA stand for?
Associate Degree.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
What year was the role of COTA created?
1956
What area of occupation is most important for a toddler?
Sleep or play
What areas of practice deals with children?
Pediatrics.
What patient diagnosis do OTs work with?
Autism, stroke, dementia, trauma.
What were the roles of OT’s in World War ll?
Helped wounded soldiers, shifted focus from arts and crafts to rehabilitation techniques.
What areas of occupation are covered when making a phone call?
Social participation
What areas of occupation are addressed in animal assisted therapy?
Leisure, play, and ADLs.
What is AOTA?
American Occupational Therapy Association.
What year was the Rehabilitation Act put in place?
1973
Name all 8 areas of occupations?
ADL, IADL, Work, Play, Leisure, Social Participation, Education and Rest/Sleep.
If you were an OT in home care for a patient at risk of falling , what would you do?
Red tape on stairs to prevent falling, lower things to the bottom shelf.
What is the purpose of AOTA?
Promotes OT and makes OT equal to other health professionals.