Occupational Therapy Quiz 3: Ethics, OTPF-4, EBP, and Teams

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

The national professional organization for occupational therapy in the United States.

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

The organization that administers the national certification exam for OT practitioners.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

Accredits OT and OTA educational programs to ensure they meet established educational standards.

Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)

A student organization that provides opportunities for professional development, leadership, community service, and involvement in the profession.

Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)

Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within occupational therapy.

Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (POTA)

The state professional organization representing OT practitioners and students in Pennsylvania.

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)

Supports research and scholarship related to occupational therapy.

World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

An international organization representing occupational therapy around the world.

AOTA Code of Ethics

Provides ethical principles and standards that guide OT practitioners' professional behavior and decision-making.

Core Values of AOTA

Identifies core professional values such as altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth, and prudence.

Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-4)

A framework for describing and guiding occupational therapy practice.

Occupational Profile

Gathers information about the client's occupational history, experiences, needs, interests, values, and goals.

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

A client-centered assessment that helps identify important occupational problems from the client's perspective.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Using the best available evidence along with research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values.

Scholarly Writing

Should be clear, organized, evidence-based, professional, objective, and supported by credible sources.

Intraprofessional

Working with other professionals within the same profession.

Interprofessional

Working with professionals from different professions.

Multidisciplinary Teams

Different professionals work with the same client but generally work independently within their own area of expertise.

Interdisciplinary Teams

Professionals communicate and collaborate closely, sharing information and developing goals together.

Transdisciplinary Teams

Team members work closely and may share roles, knowledge, and responsibilities across professional boundaries.

Professional Behaviors

Actions and attitudes expected from an OT professional, such as being respectful, responsible, and maintaining confidentiality.

Professional Communication

Communication that is clear, respectful, appropriate, and purposeful.

Altruism

concern for well-being of others

Equality

providing fair and equitable treatment opportunities

Freedom

respecting a person’s ability to make choices and make decisions about their own life

Justice

promoting fairness and equitable access to opportunities and resources

Dignity

recognizing and respecting the inherent worth of every person

Truth

being honest, accurate, truthful

Prudence

using good judgment and careful decision making