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Advocacy Strategies for the Occupational Therapy Assistant
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1. The need for occupational therapy assistants as a new level of practitioner occurred because:
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2. Initially there were some issues with adding another level of practitioner to the OT profession. Which was NOT stated as a concern?
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3. Throughout history, occupational therapy assistant educational programs were offered where?
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4. The OTA can be involved in what stage of the OT process (evaluation, intervention & outcome)?
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5. Direct supervision of an OTA would be for all of the following EXCEPT:
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6. All 50 states now require licensure for OTs and OTAs. What state was the last the pass legislation for the licensure of OTAs?
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7. One strategy of advocacy is to understand the power of inclusive language for occupational therapy. What term includes both OTs and OTAs?
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8. One difference in the educational preparation of the OT versus the OTA is:
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9. An OTA has a concern specifically regarding the role of the OTA in a new piece of legislation. What would be the best course of action to learn more and voice concerns?
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10. An OT who has never supervised an OTA before is unsure what skills he/she can delegate to the OTA. What is suggested as a way for the OTA to be an advocate for him/herself?
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