Ace your NBCOT Exam: Key Insights on
OT Evaluation and Intervention- Practice
Exam Prep.
What happens during referral stage of OT process -
\Physician or legally qualified professional request OT services. The initial referral may
be oral, but a written record is also necessary
What happened during the screening phase of OT process -
\The therapist obtains data to determine the NEED for eval and intervention. OT
performs quick assessment to determine whether OT services would benefit the client
What occurs during the evaluation phase of OT process -
\OT team attempts to discover nature of client's problems, which includes occupational
profile and occupational performance.
What occurs during the treatment planning phase of OT process -
\A plan is developed in collaboration w/ client. Evidenced based practice is performed
during this stage. Initial tx plan is developed
What occurs during the treatment implementation phase of OT process -
\Tx plan carried out and client's response to tx is documented
What occurs during the reevaluation phase of OT process -
\Evaluate progress toward goals and modify intervention as needed. Measurement of
outcomes taken to show effectiveness of tx. Tx plan may be changed or unchanged
depending on results
What occurs during discharge planning phase of OT process -
\Provide recommendation for further tx. Devise HEP
What should a COTA do if they are pressured to perform an evaluation w/o establishing
service competency -
\1) First, explain the difference between OTA and OTR roles
2) The OTA must also contact supervisor for guidance
3) If pressure continues or if employer threatens the OTA with loss of job, the OTA
should contact the local and state practice associations and the AOTA.
What is the COTA's role during screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation -
\A COTA contributes to the screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation process by
implementing delegated assessments and by providing verbal and written reports of
OT Evaluation and Intervention- Practice
Exam Prep.
What happens during referral stage of OT process -
\Physician or legally qualified professional request OT services. The initial referral may
be oral, but a written record is also necessary
What happened during the screening phase of OT process -
\The therapist obtains data to determine the NEED for eval and intervention. OT
performs quick assessment to determine whether OT services would benefit the client
What occurs during the evaluation phase of OT process -
\OT team attempts to discover nature of client's problems, which includes occupational
profile and occupational performance.
What occurs during the treatment planning phase of OT process -
\A plan is developed in collaboration w/ client. Evidenced based practice is performed
during this stage. Initial tx plan is developed
What occurs during the treatment implementation phase of OT process -
\Tx plan carried out and client's response to tx is documented
What occurs during the reevaluation phase of OT process -
\Evaluate progress toward goals and modify intervention as needed. Measurement of
outcomes taken to show effectiveness of tx. Tx plan may be changed or unchanged
depending on results
What occurs during discharge planning phase of OT process -
\Provide recommendation for further tx. Devise HEP
What should a COTA do if they are pressured to perform an evaluation w/o establishing
service competency -
\1) First, explain the difference between OTA and OTR roles
2) The OTA must also contact supervisor for guidance
3) If pressure continues or if employer threatens the OTA with loss of job, the OTA
should contact the local and state practice associations and the AOTA.
What is the COTA's role during screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation -
\A COTA contributes to the screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation process by
implementing delegated assessments and by providing verbal and written reports of
