The Occupational Therapy Assistant: Resources for Practice and Education

Cover Copy: The year 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of occupational therapy assistants working in occupational therapy. Since the beginning, occupational therapy assistants have provided valuable service and have contributed to the expansion of the profession.... ....This collection of regulatory and reimbursement information, standards, guidelines, and language is designed for both occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapists. Students can use this guide to prepare for their careers by studying the profession's roles and responsibilities, where it has been, ad where it is going. Practitioners can use this guide to help facilitate ethical, legal, best, and evidence-based practice. Highlights: Part I - State and Professional Regulations (3 Chapters) Part II - Supervision, ROles, and Responsibilities (12 Chapters) Part III - Reimbursement (7 Chapters) Part IV - Ethical Jurisdiction (10 Chapters) Part V - Resources (8 Chapters)