Outcomes

At the conclusion of the OTA program, the graduate should be able to: 1.Provide OT services as specified in the plan of care developed by the OTR and modify treatment techniques as indicated. 2.Define the scope of practice and limitations of the OTA within the health care team. 3. Describe how the sensorimotor, cognitive and psychosocial performance components affect function in activities of daily living, work, and play/leisure. 4.Explain the value and purpose of the occupational therapy profession and effectively communicate with patients, families, and other health care professionals. 5.Collect data from chart review, interview, screening, or testing procedures for assessment of patients and identify needs, resources and available options under the supervision of the OTR. 6.Using activity analysis and critical thinking skills, select, adapt and grade treatment activities according to the abilities of each patient. 7.Describe how physical, cultural, and psychosocial factors contribute to preventing deficits and in maintaining or improving function in everyday activities. 8.Demonstrate safe, ethical, and legal practice of occupational therapy. 9.Demonstrate effective time management and planning skills in classroom, lab, and clinical experiences. 10.Demonstrate responsibility for one’s actions, respect for levels of authority, and ability to collaborate with other health care workers on problem solving strategies for treatment interventions. 11.Sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).