The importance of occupational therapy assistant education

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) recognizes the value, necessity, and viability of occupational therapy assistant (OTA) education at the associate degree and certificate levels. Occupational therapy assistants are collaborative partners in the profession's pursuit to achieve...

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Published inThe American journal of occupational therapy Vol. 62; no. 6; pp. 705 - 706
Main Authors Blum, Judith C, Coyne, Jennifer C, Orr, Linda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Occupational Therapy Association 01.11.2008
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc
Subjects
Allied Health Occupations - education
Allied Health Personnel - education
American Occupational Therapy Association
Assistants
Associate Degrees
Career Choice
Education
Evidence Based Practice
Humans
Leadership
Medical assistants
Medical education
Mentors
Occupational Therapy
Pursuit
Resistance (Psychology)
Skill Development
Student Diversity
United States
Vision
Work roles
Workforce
United States
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Summary:The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) recognizes the value, necessity, and viability of occupational therapy assistant (OTA) education at the associate degree and certificate levels. Occupational therapy assistants are collaborative partners in the profession's pursuit to achieve its Centennial Vision. OTA education provides a sound foundation for practice for the development of competent skill sets to fulfill various professional roles. These roles include direct client care, collaboration with all levels of practice, and advocacy in both traditional and non-traditional care settings. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:0272-9490
1943-7676
DOI:10.5014/ajot.62.6.705