exam1 part1 Flashcards
OT and OTAs Values and Attitudes
Altruism Equality Freedom Justice Dignity Truth Prudence
The Philosophical Base of OT
Occupations are activities that
Bring meaning to the daily lives of individuals, families and communities
Enable them to participate in society
The Philosophical Base of OT
All humans have an innate need/right to engage in
meaningful occupations
The Philosophical Base of OT
Participation influences ______, ______, and _____ across the lifespan
development, health, and well being
The Philosophical Base of Occupational Therapy
Participation in ______ ______ is a determinant of health.
meaningful occupations
Philosophical Basis
Occupations occur within diverse
social, physical, cultural , personal, temporal, or virtual context
Philosophical Basis
The focus and outcome of Occupational Therapy is
engagement of individuals in meaningful occupations within their lives.
Philosophical Basis
Occupational Therapy is based on the belief that occupations may be used for
Health promotion /wellness Remediation /restoration Health Maintenance Disease and Injury prevention Compensation/adaption
OTA/ OT/R Level of Practice
Entry: less than one year of experience.
Intermediate: 1 – 3 years of experience.
Advanced: 3+ yeas of experience
Roles and Responsibility of the OTA
Delivers OT services under the supervision of and in partnership with the OTR
Performs delegated responsibilities
Demonstrate Service Competency
Collaborate with the OTR and client to develop treatment plan
Service Competency
implies that the OT and OTA can perform the same/or equivalent task and obtain the same results
OTA Contributes to the evaluation process by implementing _____ ______ and by providing verbal and written reports of _____ and _____ _____
delegated assessments
observations and client capacities.
OTA Roles
Knowledgeable about client’s goals
Contributes to determine continuation, modifications or discontinuing of OT Services
Document to the OTR the clients response to OT services and outcomes
May implement outcome measurements /provide needed resources
OTA Modifiations of activities
Selects, implement and make modifications to the therapeutic activities and intervention that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels , client goals, and requirement of the practice setting.
On-site Supervision
supervisor is on-site, immediately available on a face to face basis
Periodic Supervision
face to face once every ten (10) therapy visits or once every 30 days whichever comes first