This Topic Collection pulls chapters from AOTA Press books, and articles from the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and OT Practice to provide resources targeting the distinct challenges, perspectives, and roles of occupational therapy assistants.
Contents include—
The Occupational Therapy Assistant
Paul Arthur, PhD, OTR/L, OTA; and Taisha Trotman, MS, COTA/L
From Ways of Living, 5th Ed., Chapter 3
Occupational Therapy Assistants as Managers
Melissa Tilton, OTA, BS, COTA, ROH; and Donna Costa, DHS, OTR/L, FAOTA
From The Occupational Therapy Manager, 6th Ed., Chapter 42
Guidelines for Supervision, Roles, and Responsibilities During the Delivery
of Occupational Therapy Services
AOTA Official Document
From the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S3004
Ethical Considerations for Occupational Therapy Assistants
in Management Roles
Kathleen McCracken, MHA, NHA, COTA/L; and Wayne L. Winistorfer, MPA, OTR
From OT Practice, June 26, 2017
Ethics for OTA Managers
Callie Schwartzkopf, OTD, OT/L; and Melissa Tilton, OTA, BS, COTA, ROH
From The Occupational Therapy Manager, 6th Ed., Chapter 59
Case Report: The Clinical Reasoning of an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kathleen Doyle Lyons, MS, OTR/L; & Elizabeth Blesedell Crepeau, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
From the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.55.5.577
Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Early Childhood
Sarah Heldmann, BS, COTA/L
From Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Early Childhood, Chapter 4
Best Practices for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Schools
Meghan E. Spielman, COTA/L
From Best Practices for Occupational Therapy in Schools, 2nd Ed., Chapter 7