Basic terms Flashcards
therapy
Treatment of an illness or disability
goal
End toward which effort is directed
independence
State or condition of being self-reliant
function
Action for which a person is specifically fitted
occupation
Activity in which one engages
activity
state or condition of being involved
task
Basic unit of action
occupational therapist
extensive training and theory and evaluation, masters degree, performs at professional level
occupational therapy assistant
works under OT, associate degree, works at technical level
Settings
hospitals, clinics, schools, clients home, community settings, prisons, consultations in the workplace, consultations in specialty settings, hospice
delivery and service
Help clients engage in occupations
and Recipients of therapy include people who have problems in everyday activities