Intro to OT exam 3 questions with
complete solutions!
AOTA - correct answer ✔✔- American Occupational Therapy Association
- national organization established in 1917
- advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting,
advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public
NBCOT - correct answer ✔✔- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- essential credentialing organization for occupational therapy
- provides certification for occupational therapy professionals
- national not-for-profit organization
LOTA - correct answer ✔✔- Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association
- advocates for our profession through state policies and laws
LSMBE - correct answer ✔✔- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- protects the health, welfare and safety of Louisiana citizens against the unprofessional, improper, and
unauthorized practice of medicine and other allied health professions under our jurisdiction are qualified
and competent to do so.
- serves in advisory capacity to the public and the state with respect to the practice of medicine
ACOTE - correct answer ✔✔- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- formed in 1923 under AOTA
- currently accredits 409 OT & OTA educational programs in the US
supervision - correct answer ✔✔- the process of providing guidance and direction to employees and
others such as volunteers, students, etc
, entry-level - correct answer ✔✔- COTA or OTR with < 1 year experience Requires close supervision of
entry-level COTA for delivery of patient services- can be from OTR or immediate or advanced COTA
Requires general supervision by experienced OTR or COTA for management and administrative tasks may
not serve as supervisors
intermediate level - correct answer ✔✔- COTA or OTR with 1 - 3 years experience Requires general
supervision of COTA by intermediate or advanced OTR and from experienced or advanced level OTR or
COTA for management and administration may supervise (both administrative and clinical) entry level
COTAs, FWI & II students, aides, volunteers
advanced level - correct answer ✔✔- COTA or OTR with 3 or more years experience general clinical
supervision from intermediate or advanced OTR general management supervision from experienced OT
provide administrative supervision and clinical direction to entry-level COTAs, FWi & II students, aides,
and volunteers
close supervision vs. general supervision - correct answer ✔✔- Close - direct, on-site, daily contact
General - frequent face to face meetings, 3 -4 5 direct contact hours for full-time, regular
communication, supervisor need not always be physically present, must demonstrate service
competency, supervision must be documented
service competency - correct answer ✔✔- OTA & OT perform the same or equivalent tasks & obtain the
same results for 3 consecutive times, used for more common procedures, once service competent, can
be delegated tasks, established by observation, video, co-treatment, or independent test scoring
true - correct answer ✔✔OTA may not independently evaluate or initiate treatment but may contribute
to the evaluation process
true - correct answer ✔✔While the supervisor is responsible to establish supervisee's service
competency, it is the responsibility of both parties to follow regulatory laws
false - correct answer ✔✔OTA does not need to report all changes in patient performance and other
pertinent information to supervising therapist
complete solutions!
AOTA - correct answer ✔✔- American Occupational Therapy Association
- national organization established in 1917
- advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting,
advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public
NBCOT - correct answer ✔✔- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- essential credentialing organization for occupational therapy
- provides certification for occupational therapy professionals
- national not-for-profit organization
LOTA - correct answer ✔✔- Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association
- advocates for our profession through state policies and laws
LSMBE - correct answer ✔✔- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- protects the health, welfare and safety of Louisiana citizens against the unprofessional, improper, and
unauthorized practice of medicine and other allied health professions under our jurisdiction are qualified
and competent to do so.
- serves in advisory capacity to the public and the state with respect to the practice of medicine
ACOTE - correct answer ✔✔- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- formed in 1923 under AOTA
- currently accredits 409 OT & OTA educational programs in the US
supervision - correct answer ✔✔- the process of providing guidance and direction to employees and
others such as volunteers, students, etc
, entry-level - correct answer ✔✔- COTA or OTR with < 1 year experience Requires close supervision of
entry-level COTA for delivery of patient services- can be from OTR or immediate or advanced COTA
Requires general supervision by experienced OTR or COTA for management and administrative tasks may
not serve as supervisors
intermediate level - correct answer ✔✔- COTA or OTR with 1 - 3 years experience Requires general
supervision of COTA by intermediate or advanced OTR and from experienced or advanced level OTR or
COTA for management and administration may supervise (both administrative and clinical) entry level
COTAs, FWI & II students, aides, volunteers
advanced level - correct answer ✔✔- COTA or OTR with 3 or more years experience general clinical
supervision from intermediate or advanced OTR general management supervision from experienced OT
provide administrative supervision and clinical direction to entry-level COTAs, FWi & II students, aides,
and volunteers
close supervision vs. general supervision - correct answer ✔✔- Close - direct, on-site, daily contact
General - frequent face to face meetings, 3 -4 5 direct contact hours for full-time, regular
communication, supervisor need not always be physically present, must demonstrate service
competency, supervision must be documented
service competency - correct answer ✔✔- OTA & OT perform the same or equivalent tasks & obtain the
same results for 3 consecutive times, used for more common procedures, once service competent, can
be delegated tasks, established by observation, video, co-treatment, or independent test scoring
true - correct answer ✔✔OTA may not independently evaluate or initiate treatment but may contribute
to the evaluation process
true - correct answer ✔✔While the supervisor is responsible to establish supervisee's service
competency, it is the responsibility of both parties to follow regulatory laws
false - correct answer ✔✔OTA does not need to report all changes in patient performance and other
pertinent information to supervising therapist
