OTA scope of practice, supervision requirements, and documentation standards tested on the NBCOT.
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- Under NBCOT/AOTA standards, who is responsible for conducting the initial evaluation of a client?
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The occupational therapist (OT), not the OTA- Can an OTA (occupational therapy assistant) implement intervention independently once a plan of care is established?
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Yes, but only under the supervision of an OT- What is the credential abbreviation for a certified occupational therapy assistant?
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COTA- Who holds ultimate responsibility for the client's plan of care, even when an OTA carries out treatment?
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The supervising occupational therapist- What term describes the process by which an OT determines an OTA is competent to perform a specific intervention?
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Service competency- In general supervision, how often must the supervising OT have direct, in-person contact with the OTA?
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Supervision is provided at a distance, with contact as needed rather than on a fixed daily basis- Which level of supervision requires the supervisor to be on-site and immediately available?
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Direct supervision- Which level of supervision is the most intensive, often required for students or OTAs with limited experience?
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Close supervision- Can supervision requirements for OTAs differ between states?
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Yes, state licensure laws set specific supervision requirements that vary by jurisdiction- What organization issues national certification for occupational therapy practitioners in the United States?
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The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)- What is required to maintain NBCOT certification over time?
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Meeting continuing competency requirements, such as continuing education- Is national certification (NBCOT) the same as state licensure for practicing as an OTA?
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No, they are separate; certification is national, licensure is state-issued and legally required to practice- In a SOAP note, what does the S stand for?
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Subjective- In a SOAP note, what does the O stand for?
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Objective- In a SOAP note, what does the A stand for?
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