1 WHAT IS OT

Question 1

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEFINITION

Answer 1

Enabling engagement in everyday living through occupation.

Question 2

OCCUPATIONS

Answer 2

Everything people do to occupy themselves.

Self-care, leisure and productivity.

Question 3

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF OT

Answer 3

Evolved around 2 major worldwide events:
1. Intervention with people who had mental health disorders (Moral Treatment Movement).
2. Helping people who have physical disorders (WW1 and WW2).

Question 4

EMERGING PRACTICE AREAS

Answer 4

Private practice.
Home modifications.
Assistive technology.
Ergonomics.
Research.
Retail business.
School systems.
Long-term settings.
Higher education programs.

Question 5

PROCESS OF OT SERVICES

Answer 5

1. Referral.
2. Assessment.
3. Program planning.
4. Program implementation and revision.
5. Program completion.

Question 6

OTA COMPETENCIES

Answer 6

1. Occupational Therapist Assistant Expertise.
2. Communication and Collaboration.
3. Culture, Equity, and Justice.
4. Excellence in Practice.
5. Professional Responsibility.
6. Engagement within Occupational Therapy.