OT roles Flashcards
NBCOT
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
career development
wish to advance the service delivery path or transition into a role outside of service delivery
vertical movement
within a setting, moves up in the organization to progressively higher positions
lateral movement
across settings, expert clinician transitioning to the role of clinical instructor at college
maturation movement
within a role, from entry level to intermediate level to advanced level
entry level
development of skills
Socialization in the expectations related to the organization, peer, and profession
intermediate level
Increase independence
Mastery of basic role functions
Ability to respond to situation based on previous experiences
advanced level
expert
Refinement of specialized skills
Understanding of complex issues affected role functions
Specialized roles (case manager, supervisor, consultant, and activity director)
levels of performance
not based on number of years but attainment of higher skill level through work experience, education, and professional socialization
ACOTE
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
ACOTE regulates…
entry-level education for both OT and OTA programs in USA
Accreditation
The minimal educational standards recommended by the profession have been met and the school has received a formal approval by ACOTE
Standards of Practice for OT, working in service delivery
professional standing and responsibility
screening, evaluation, and re-evaulation
intervention
outcomes
Standards of Practice for OT are guidelines developed my AOTA that support
Scope of Practice for Occupational Therapy
evaluation for OT
Directing the evaluation process; directing all aspects of the initial contact