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Explore the scope of practice in delivery systems for an OT
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the practice areas
explore OTA domain and process within practice settings
reflect on OTA as an appropriate career choice for you
distinguish the OTA role within practice areas
relate how the OTA works with other team members
describe how the OTA collaborates with intraprofessional and interprofessional teams
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Summarize the importance of the history and philosophy base of OT
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify key events that shaped the history of OT
you recognize the contributions of women to the establishment of the profession in the 1800s and early 1900s
you evaluate the congruence between the philosophical base of OT and your own value system
you describe how the philosophy of profession advocated for social justice
you describe the link between past history and current practice
you articulate current practice issues for the OTA
you compare the philosophy of OT and other professions in the field
you develop socio-historical understanding of inequalities and underrepresentation
you analyze contemporary and historical systems that structure and reproduce inequalities
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Examine the roles and responsibilities of an OTA
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
review a job description
evaluate the OTA scope of practice
identify the the duties and responsibilities of an OTA
compare the education and roles between an OT and an OTA
identify potential employers
explore preparation for work in an academic setting
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Use professional resources and organizations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
describe student, state and national organizations for occupational therapy
give examples of how the role of the OTA is enhanced by the organizations
use and interpret OT acronyms
access professional literature
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Examine the Practice Framework: Domain
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain terms and concepts related to the occupational therapy domain
examine how the components of the OT domain are demonstrated in the occupations of persons, groups, and populations
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Examine the Practice Framework: Process
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
outline the sequence of the occupational therapy process
define intervention approaches
list the types of occupational therapy interventions
explain the types of outcomes resulting from occupational therapy intervention
explore how professional reasoning is incorporated into the occupational therapy process
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Practice basic skills related to client centered practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
use the Practice Framework to guide observations
use the Practice Framework to guide interview
collect relevant data related to observation and interview
document observations and interview according to guidelines provided by your instructor
incorporate appropriate OT and medical terminology
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Examine regulatory and legal factors that affect OT practice
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
reflection includes the identification of the ethical issues related to OTA
reflection includes the identification of the initial and continuing national certification process
reflection includes the identification of the state requirements for initial and continuing licensure
reflection includes identification of various reimbursement systems
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Examine therapeutic use of self
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
establish a rapport with a client
recognize your impact on the client
use therapeutic communication skills such as active listening, assertiveness, empathy, and constructive feedback
adjust your communication style to meet client needs
analyze how your biases and beliefs may impact your role as an OTA
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Examine diversity factors in a variety of settings
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
analyze social factors that influence health outcomes
analyze healthcare issues related to diverse groups
compare a variety of belief systems related to health, wellness and acceptance of intervention
explain how cultural awareness supports client-centered care