OTA 100 - Ch. 9 Professional Orgs

Question 1

PDU: What it is, how to accrue:

Answer 1

PDU = Professional Development Units. Must earn 24 of these every two years (biennial lic renewal as of 2009) to maintain license. Earn by:
• Professional development activities
• Academic credit
• Continuing education units (CEUs)
• Study groups, mentoring, publishing, presenting, attending meetings

Question 2

What is CBOT

Answer 2

California Board of Occupational Therapy

• Sets regulations and profession codes

Question 3

CBOT code for supervising aides

Answer 3

Section 2570.2 (a): OT or OTA must provide direct in-sight supervision of aides, and to document client’s record of tasks performed by aide.

Question 4

Frequency supervising OT must review/inspect services provided by OTA:

Answer 4

At least weekly, according to CBOT.

Question 5

Number of OTAs that may be supervised by one OT

Answer 5

According to CBOT, maximum of 3, but board could approve more. Never twice as many OTAs as OTs.

Question 6

CFOT

Answer 6

California Foundation for Occupational Therapy; enhances public view of OT, supports students/practitioners/researchers advance knowledge and skills.

Question 7

OTAC

Answer 7

Occupational Therapy Association of California; collective voice for OTs/OTAs in CA, advocates for members

Question 8

WFOT

Answer 8

World Federation of Occupational Therapists; worldwide voice of OT that sets standards of practice internationally; promotes research/educ.; demonstrating OTs relevance to society.

Question 9

AOTF

Answer 9

American Occupational Therapy Foundation. 501 (c)(3) that supports OT research through grants/scholarships and publications.