OT EDUCATION IN A CHANGING HEALTHCARE TRENDS

Early OT education: was not offered through universities. It began during and after WW1 as short-term programs designed to quickly train _________

reconstruction aides

These programs focused on_________, often taught by physicians or nurses.

arts-and-crafts, basic anatomy, and physiological principles

As OT became more formalized, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) set educational standards in ______ to ensure quality and consistency.

1923

What year did AOTA collaborates with American Medical Association (AMA) to formalize standards called the “Essentials”

1935

What year did the AOTA creates ACOTE (Accreditation Council for OT Education), ending reliance on the AMA.

1994

What year did the Post-baccalaureate Degree become the minimum requirement for entry into OT practice.

1999

What year did the OT doctoral programs begin gaining accreditation.

2006 - 2007

ACOTE proposes transitioning to entry-level doctorates by 2027 (place in abeyance in 2018).

2017

settings like hospitals, rehab centers, and skilled nursing facilities.

Medical model

Ot Treatment focused primarily on

restoring function after injury or illness.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) and reports by the Institute of Medicine promote:

1. Preventive care

2. Community-based services

3. Interprofessional collaboration

These trends demand that OT practitioner and students are trained to work with teams from other disciplines

PT nurses, and social work

Ot’s are required to engage in

public initiatives, education, and primary care.