Occupational Therapy Roles

These flashcards summarize key terms and concepts related to occupational therapy roles and practices.

Occupational Therapy Practitioner

A professional who provides occupational therapy services to clients, focusing on helping them achieve independence in daily activities.

Service Competency

A mechanism to ensure that services are provided at the same level by two practitioners.

Interprofessional Collaboration

The process where multiple health care professionals work together to improve client care and outcomes.

Direct Care

Immediate, hands-on services provided to clients.

Continuing Competence

The ongoing ability to perform a job effectively, which often requires continuing education and professional development.

Professional Development

Opportunities and activities that contribute to a professional's growth and understanding in their field.

Supervision

An ongoing process that involves overseeing and guiding the professional development and performance of practitioners.

Entry-level Practitioner

An occupational therapy practitioner who has just completed their education and is new to the profession.

Multidisciplinary Team

A group of professionals from different disciplines working together, each contributing their own expertise to client care.

Transdisciplinary Team

A collaborative team where professionals work across traditional discipline lines to provide holistic client care.

Entrepreneurship in OT

The practice of creating and managing a business within the field of occupational therapy.