NBCOT COTA Comprehensive Exam And
Precise Answers.
OT code of ethics & ethics standards -
\developed to address the most frequently encountered ethical issues in OT across a
variety of settings; for employers, consumers, students.
concepts of ethics standards ( 7) -
\Altruism, Equality, Freedom, Justice, Dignity, Truth, Prudence.
Altruism -
\placing the needs of others before your own
Equality -
\promote fairness in interactions with others
Freedom -
\desires of client must guide OT interventions
Justice -
\respect and adhere to the applicable laws and standards regarding area of practice
Dignity -
\treating each client respectfully and as an individual by enabling client to engage in
meaningful occupations- regardless of disability
Truth -
\OT practitioner provides accurate information orally and written
Prudence -
\using clinical and ethical reasoning skills to make decisions
Code of Ethics Principle 1 -
\Beneficence; OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety
of the recipients of service
Code of Ethics Principle 2 -
\Nonmaleficence; OT personnel shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
Code of Ethics Principle 3 -
\Autonomy/ Confidentiality; OT personnel shall respect the right of individuals self-
determination
,Code of Ethics Principle 4 -
\Social Justice; OT personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
Code of Ethics Principle 5 -
\Procedural Justice; OT personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state,
federal, and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of OT.
Code of Ethics Principle 6 -
\Veracity; OT personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective
information when representing the profession
Code of Ethics Principle 7 -
\OT personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness,
discretion, and integrity.
Categories of Ethical Problems (3) -
\ethical temptations, ethical distress, ethical dilemmas
Ethical temptations -
\occurs when it is difficult to follow through on course of action, when you know its right,
because he/she is tempted to go against it
Ethical distress -
\occurs when it is difficult to follow through on what the person knows is the right course
of action, because policies or procedures
Ethical decision making steps -
\1. determine the type of problem ( ethical issue, distress, or dilemma)
2. Identify ethical or legal issues
3. What facts are known, what needs to be obtained
4. Who's involved that may influence and resolve issue
5. Formulate possible resolutions
6. Identify resources
7. Determine course of action
8. Identify possible results of course of action
Ethical dilemmas -
\occur when it is difficult to identify what the best ethical course of action would be
because of conflicts that occur when determining the resolution
Acronym for correct documentation -
\C.A.R.E
C: Clarity
A: Accuracy
R: Relevance
E: Exceptions
, Types of Documentation -
\Order/Refferal
Screening
Evaluation Report
Intervention plan
Written Goals
Contact & Progress notes
Re-evaluation or Reassessment report
Transition plan
Discharge summary
Order/ Refferal -
\Referral for OT services, sometimes needed by physician to get reimbursed.
Screening -
\To identify whether a person would benefit from OT ( chart review & observation)
Evaluation -
\The process of obtaining & interpreting data necessary for intervention
Intervention plan -
\Summary of evaluation and reccommendations, goals, strategies, duration, intensity,
frequency, of OT. OTR responsible but collaborates with OTA
Written Goals -
\OTA contributes to goal writing
Acronym for Goal Writing -
\COAST
C: client
O: occupation
A: assistance level
S: specific task/ condition
T: Timeline
Acronym for Progress notes -
\S.O.A.P
S: subjective information quoted or paraphrased
O: objective information from session (measurements, observable data, etc.)
A: Assessment
P: Plan
Standards for Continuing Competence -
\Standard 1: Knowledge
Standard 2: Critical reasoning
Precise Answers.
OT code of ethics & ethics standards -
\developed to address the most frequently encountered ethical issues in OT across a
variety of settings; for employers, consumers, students.
concepts of ethics standards ( 7) -
\Altruism, Equality, Freedom, Justice, Dignity, Truth, Prudence.
Altruism -
\placing the needs of others before your own
Equality -
\promote fairness in interactions with others
Freedom -
\desires of client must guide OT interventions
Justice -
\respect and adhere to the applicable laws and standards regarding area of practice
Dignity -
\treating each client respectfully and as an individual by enabling client to engage in
meaningful occupations- regardless of disability
Truth -
\OT practitioner provides accurate information orally and written
Prudence -
\using clinical and ethical reasoning skills to make decisions
Code of Ethics Principle 1 -
\Beneficence; OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety
of the recipients of service
Code of Ethics Principle 2 -
\Nonmaleficence; OT personnel shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
Code of Ethics Principle 3 -
\Autonomy/ Confidentiality; OT personnel shall respect the right of individuals self-
determination
,Code of Ethics Principle 4 -
\Social Justice; OT personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
Code of Ethics Principle 5 -
\Procedural Justice; OT personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state,
federal, and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of OT.
Code of Ethics Principle 6 -
\Veracity; OT personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective
information when representing the profession
Code of Ethics Principle 7 -
\OT personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness,
discretion, and integrity.
Categories of Ethical Problems (3) -
\ethical temptations, ethical distress, ethical dilemmas
Ethical temptations -
\occurs when it is difficult to follow through on course of action, when you know its right,
because he/she is tempted to go against it
Ethical distress -
\occurs when it is difficult to follow through on what the person knows is the right course
of action, because policies or procedures
Ethical decision making steps -
\1. determine the type of problem ( ethical issue, distress, or dilemma)
2. Identify ethical or legal issues
3. What facts are known, what needs to be obtained
4. Who's involved that may influence and resolve issue
5. Formulate possible resolutions
6. Identify resources
7. Determine course of action
8. Identify possible results of course of action
Ethical dilemmas -
\occur when it is difficult to identify what the best ethical course of action would be
because of conflicts that occur when determining the resolution
Acronym for correct documentation -
\C.A.R.E
C: Clarity
A: Accuracy
R: Relevance
E: Exceptions
, Types of Documentation -
\Order/Refferal
Screening
Evaluation Report
Intervention plan
Written Goals
Contact & Progress notes
Re-evaluation or Reassessment report
Transition plan
Discharge summary
Order/ Refferal -
\Referral for OT services, sometimes needed by physician to get reimbursed.
Screening -
\To identify whether a person would benefit from OT ( chart review & observation)
Evaluation -
\The process of obtaining & interpreting data necessary for intervention
Intervention plan -
\Summary of evaluation and reccommendations, goals, strategies, duration, intensity,
frequency, of OT. OTR responsible but collaborates with OTA
Written Goals -
\OTA contributes to goal writing
Acronym for Goal Writing -
\COAST
C: client
O: occupation
A: assistance level
S: specific task/ condition
T: Timeline
Acronym for Progress notes -
\S.O.A.P
S: subjective information quoted or paraphrased
O: objective information from session (measurements, observable data, etc.)
A: Assessment
P: Plan
Standards for Continuing Competence -
\Standard 1: Knowledge
Standard 2: Critical reasoning
