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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SKILLS FOR THE JOB OF LIVING Orientation 2017
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SKILLS FOR THE JOB OFLIVING
Orientation 2017
Introduction of Faculty
•Why OccupationalTherapyAssistant?
Ice Breaker
Definition of Occupational Therapy
Restoration and development of a person’s occupation (daily routines, activities and social roles)OT helps people fulfill their roles and responsibilities as student, worker, friend, parent, significant otherOT uses work, play, and self careOT helps people achieve independence OT helps people live productive and satisfying lives
Films on Demand
http://fod.infobase.com/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=37248
Can be seen from any WITC campus 22 minutesOverview of what the OTA does
OT Practitioners
COTACertified OccupationalTherapy Assistant Associate’s DegreeWork under thesupervision of theRegistered Occupational Therapist
OTRRegistered Occupational TherapistEntry Level Master’s Degree
What diagnoses can be treated by Occupational Therapy?
Heart attack or strokeArthritis, multiple sclerosis and other degenerative diseasesChildren with birth defects, learning difficulties or developmental disabilities Mental health issues such as depression,schizophrenia or bi-polar disorderSubstance abuse issues and eatingdisorders
Burns, spinal cord injuries or amputations Broken bones or injuries from falls, sports or accidentsWork related or age related injuries Low visionCognitive deficits such as brain injury or Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealth promotion or wellness
Where do OT Practitioners work?
Hospitals Rehabilitation CentersSkilled Nursing Facilities School systemsHome health agencies Community programsEarly intervention programs Residential facilities
HospiceVolunteer agencies Private practice Work hardeningDay programsAssisted living Sheltered workshopsHand therapy
Description of OT—Faculty Perspective
• Shauna Ruud
• Mari Jo Ulrich
• Kristin Roll
• Mental Health
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Pediatrics
2 areas of employment
• Traditional
• COTA
• Under supervision of OTR
• Provide OTservices
• Hospital, School,SNF
Emerging or Non-traditional
• No OTR needed• Using skills from
this degree in work setting
OT Practitioners
Must pass a nationalcertification exam to practice (NBCOT)Must attain state licensure to practiceMust have a background check
What attracts students to OTA?
Chance for direct service careerDiverse opportunities for employmentPossible progression to OTRFieldwork and practical basedcurriculaWorking directly with people
What attributes should an occupational therapy assistant have?
Creativity FlexibilityDesire to work with peoplePatienceWarmth
NBCOTThe National Board for Certificationin Occupational Therapy, Inc.(NBCOT)Credentialing agency that providescertification for the occupational therapy professionNBCOT serves the public interest bydeveloping, administering, and continually reviewing a certificationprocess
NBCOT
Prometric Test CentersOnline testing200 Multiple Choice questions4 hours$515.00 online application$555.00 paper application
NBCOT Results 2016
100%
WITC Graduates
National Data
2010 Occupational TherapyCompensation and Workforce
Study, AOTA
Primary Work Settings
2010 Occupational TherapyCompensation and Workforce
Survey
Annual Salary Median
•$34, 298
•$41,000
•$37,0002010 Occupational Therapy
Compensation and Workforce Survey
General Information
CalendarCampus Contacts
Curriculum Plan
Curriculum Checklist E1Must take all 514 courses at one timeMust be successful in all 514 courseseach semester to progress to thenext semesterAnatomy and Physiology is a pre-reqfor 2nd semester of the OTA program
3 Year Plan
Some students take General Studies courses prior to 514 (core) courses
OTA Program Standards
Require a “C” or better in all coursesAll OTA courses must be passed withan 79.5% average on examsRepeat Core or occupational supportcourse only once (G1)Dress Code (D6)
ITV Courses
All lecture courses are ITV formatLab courses are in person at eachcampusD4
Blackboard
Computer component to all OTAcourses.Required to have 24 hour access to Internet and computerWill need to check Blackboard dailyWill need capability to print...will need to print some things in color
Academic Rigor3 hours outside work for every 1 hourin classWork loadTextbook readabilityHigh expectationsEmployment
(text list)
Reliable TransportationMissing labs/hands onComputer use
Requirements for first day of fall semester
• Complete Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check
• CBC Statement of Understanding
• Functional Abilities Statement
• OTA Health Form
• Student Information Sheet
• Confidentiality Statement
WI Caregiver Background Check
Must be completed beforeSeptember 1 2017, but no sooner than30 days prior (August 1, 2017)$10.00Turn into Mari Jo Ulrich, Ashland Campus
Background Check
Self Reporting RequirementsDean’s LetterStudents who complete FW or offcampus activities in Minnesotaare required to have a MinnesotaBackground CheckStudents completing FW in otherstates will be required to haveadditional Background checks
Background Checks
The cost of background checks isthe responsibility of the studentStudents can not participate in off-campus coursework until BG check iscompletedStudents may not be able to meetcourse competencies with negativeinformation on a BG check
Health Form --handout
1.Family History2. Immunizations3. Physical4.CPR—(H4) Red Cross or AmericanHeart Association
Physical
Must have a physical and formcompleted by Physician, Physician’sAssistant, or Nurse PractitionerForm must be filled out
Other information
Malpractice InsuranceHealth InsuranceName Badge
Mari Jo Ulrich, OTR, MAOTA Program DirectorWITC2100 Beaser AveAshland WI 54806
[email protected] Ext 3167
Give a man a fishFeed him for a day…
Teach a man to fishFeed him for a lifetime.
How many OTA’s does it take to change a light bulb?
NoneAn OTA will teach the light
bulb to change itself!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SKILLS FOR THE JOB OFLIVING
