Additionally, it will establish a base-line for the student in being able to effectively carry out the occupational therapy process, in the practice setting, as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. FUNDAMENTALS OF PRACTICE Adheres to ethics OT 101 Maintains strict client confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA OT109 procedural guidelines Accurately documents and bills for services provided Maintains quality client care and client satisfaction as a guideline for professional behavior Identifies and addresses ethical concerns in the context of clinical supervision Recognizes personal strengths and limitations and uses intervention modalities that are within level of ability and experience Adheres to safety OT 101 Consistently uses infection control precautions and procedures regulations FW Manual Maintains a clear and orderly work area, including equipment and supplies Follows facility procedures relating to codes Consistently follows specific client safety measures (locking wheelchair brakes, providing supervision, placement of TABS units, activation of bed alarms) Maintains an awareness of and adheres to all pertinent facility safety policies and procedures Uses judgment in OT 202 Provides appropriate supervision of client during therapeutic safety OT 204 activity based on their physical, emotional, and cognitive status OT 206 Refrains from providing interventions without appropriate training or skills Seeks and is receptive to supervision to ensure client safety Demonstrates willingness to function within constraints of center policies and procedures Identifies and reports safety concerns to supervisor and/or appropriate clinical staff BASIC TENETS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OT Philosophy OT 101 Explains the role of OT within the practice setting in terms and OT 103 language that is clearly understood by the recipient OT 105 Explains how/why occupation is used as a means to an end Explains to other disciplines the intervention procedures initiated by OT Selects activities that reflects an understanding of client’s interests and occupational values OT/OTA Roles OT 101 Verbalizes and demonstrates the differences in role delineation OT 109 for an OT/OTA within the practice setting Articulates an understanding of the roles of the OTA in the clinic in a manner that reflects a value and appreciation for the contributions of the OTA
Additionally, it will establish a base-line for the student in being able to effectively carry out the occupational therapy process, in the practice setting, as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. FUNDAMENTALS OF PRACTICE Adheres to ethics Maintains strict client confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA procedural guidelines Accurately documents and bills for services provided Maintains quality client care and client satisfaction as a guideline for professional behavior Identifies and addresses ethical concerns in the context of clinical supervision Recognizes personal strengths and limitations and uses intervention modalities that are within level of ability and experience OT 101 OT109 Adheres to safety regulations Consistently uses infection control precautions and procedures Maintains a clear and orderly work area, including equipment and supplies Follows facility procedures relating to codes Consistently follows specific client safety measures (locking wheelchair brakes, providing supervision, placement of TABS units, activation of bed alarms) Maintains an awareness of and adheres to all pertinent facility safety policies and procedures OT 101 FW Manual Uses judgment in safety Provides appropriate supervision of client during therapeutic activity based on their physical, emotional, and cognitive status Refrains from providing interventions without appropriate training or skills Seeks and is receptive to supervision to ensure client safety Demonstrates willingness to function within constraints of center policies and procedures Identifies and reports safety concerns to supervisor and/or appropriate clinical staff OT 202 OT 204 OT 206 BASIC TENETS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OT Philosophy Explains the role of OT within the practice setting in terms and language that is clearly understood by the recipient Explains how/why occupation is used as a means to an end Explains to other disciplines the intervention procedures initiated by OT Selects activities that reflects an understanding of client’s interests and occupational values OT 101 OT 103 OT 105 OT/OTA Roles Verbalizes and demonstrates the differences in role delineation for an OT/OTA within the practice setting Articulates an understanding of the roles of the OTA in the clinic in a manner that reflects a value and appreciation for the contributions of the OTA OT 101 OT 109
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