implementing of treatment plans, utilizing appropriate purposeful activities (LO 2,3).
SLO (5): Graduating students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the practice associated with Occupational Therapy Assistants, including the three major domains required for OTA certification by the NBCOT, which are: gathering information and formulating conclusions regarding the client’s needs and priorities to develop a client-centered intervention plan across the lifespan; select and implement evidence-based interventions to support participation in areas of occupation (ADL, education, work, leisure, and social) throughout the continuum of care; and uphold professional standards and responsibilities to promote quality in practice (LO 2,3,6).
a case study assignment that addresses the planning, development, and implementation of treatment plans, utilizing appropriate purposeful activities (each spring semester). 80% of graduating students will achieve a passing score (defined as 70% or higher) on a comprehensive practice precertification examination that encompasses the three domains of patient care specified by the NBCOT as requirements for OTA certification (end of summer semester).
particularly high on their ability to develop treatment plans that were effective as well as utilizing appropriate purposeful activities.
is critical for successful therapists. The curriculum redesign provides more opportunities for students to develop and apply this skill set.
This measure was deferred by faculty to the 13-14 AY. However, on the actual licensure exam, 83% of students passed on the first attempt.
As a result of analysis, faculty have revised the curriculum in OTA 260 to create more opportunities for students to strengthen their end-ofprogram preparation for the licensure exam.
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