Typically an OTA does not
Evaluate
Treat
Plan activities
Adapt equipment
The most typical practice venues for an OTA are
Work hardening centers
Schools
Nursing facilities
Schools & Nursing facilities
The OTA role was established in
1917 with credentialing in 1963
1922 with credentialing in 1965
1949 with credentialing in 1965
1949 and credentialing in 1949
What is the main reason that the OTA role was established?
Shortage of OTs practicing in pediatric settings
Shortage of OTs practicing in physical rehabilitation settings
Shortage of OTs practicing in psychiatric settings
Shortage of OTs practicing in nursing facilities
The first college level training programs for OTAs were housed at
Mount Aloysius College in Pennsylvania and St. Mary’s Junior College in Minnesota
Mt Ida College in Massachusetts and Western Michigan University in Michigan
Tufts University in Massachusetts and Arizona State University in Arizona
Lasell College in Massachusetts and St Mary’s Junior College in Minnesota
What was the now defunct career mobility program?
A means for OTAs to become members of AOTA
A means to provide OTAs having at least two years of experience the opportunity to take the OT certification exam
A means for OTAs to be eligible for supervisory roles
A means for OTAs to serve on AOTA committees
The first certification exam for OTAs was established in
1999
1965
1978
1959
When were OTAs awarded full membership rights in AOTA?
1991
1976
Which one of the following is not an AOTA award bestowed upon an OTA?
Roster of Honor
Roster of Fellows
Terry Brittell Award
Why is the role of the OTA more important than ever?
Rising costs of healthcare
Aging population
Federal laws mandating services for children with special needs
All of the above
