Credentialing

Question 1

Issue impacting OT profession

Answer 1

• foreign trained therapist (Canada, Mexico)
• North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) requires therapists practicing in the US must meet NBCOT requirements (sit for exam)

Question 2

Accreditation

Answer 2

Program or organization receives credentialing and in which involves development, promotion and ongoing re-evaluation of standards of excellence n OT education
ACOTE
-NSPOT (National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy)

Question 3

ACOTE

Answer 3

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

• foster development and accreditation of educational programs
• ongoing development of individuals who can provide leadership for ACOTE now/future
• ACOTE evaluation system
• technology application to maximize ACOTE functions

Question 4

Practitioner Credentialing

Answer 4

• NBCOT certification

- state practice acts: licensure, demonstrate competency, title control and use of the “C” and “R” in COTA and OTR

Question 5

Certification Breaches

Answer 5

• Negligence: departure from the standard of due care toward others
• malpractice: form of negligence found when professional has not followed an establish standard of care, including proper training, skills and diligence
• fraud: intentional falsification of client records, incorrect documentation, payment fee alteration