OTA Roles

Question 1

Roles of an OT practitioner

Answer 1

• clinician
• consumer educator
• fieldwork educator
• fieldwork coordinator
• supervisor
• faculty
• program director
• researcher
• scholar
• entrepreneur

Question 2

Role Checklist (4 dimensions)

Answer 2

• Perceived incumbency: individuals believes he/she occupies a role
• occupational role career: progression of roles throughout life
• role balance: marinating sufficient importance of life roles w/o conflict or overload
• role value: degree of blue individuals attach to a role

Question 3

OTA Role

Answer 3

• more inclusive
• vital team member
• fundamental and necessary collaboration

Question 4

NBCOT (national certification)

Answer 4

• graduation from ACOTE accredited degree education program
• Level II fieldwork experience
• passing NBCOT exam

Question 5

Certification Renewal

Answer 5

-36 PDU (professional development units) every 3 years

1 CEU= 10 hours of education

Question 6

CT Licensure Renewal

Answer 6

-18 contact hours every 2 years (CEU)

Ex. 2 hrs of education=.2 CEU