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O'Brien: Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 4th Edition

Chapter 5: From Student to Practitioner: Educational Preparation and Certifica-

tion

Test Bank

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which category is NOT considered occupational therapy personnel?

1. occupational therapist
2. occupational therapy assistant
3. occupational therapy aide
4. occupational therapy practitioner
5. client
ANS: 5
Clients are not considered occupational therapy personnel, whereas all the other
categories are considered personnel.

REF: p. 43

2. What is the body that regulates entry-level education for both the OT and OTA
programs?
1. NBCOTÒ
2. AOTA
3. ACOTE
4. state licensure boards
5. OTD
ANS: 3
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) regulates entry-level education for
both OT and OTA programs.

REF: p. 44

3. What is the body that administers the certification examination for OT and OTA?
1. NBCOTÒ
2. AOTA
3. ACOTE
4. Standards
5. OTD
ANS: 1

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The National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOTÒ) administers the

certification examination for OT and OTA.

REF: p. 46

4. Which action is NOT considered part of the accreditation process?

1. informing ACOTE of intent to start a program
2. completing a self-study report
3. reviewing the program design
4. undergoing an on-site inspection
5. certifying that faculty are members of AOTA
ANS: 5
Although recommended, faculty must not necessarily be members of American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for the programs to be accredited.

REF: p. 44

5. What is the advantage of being accredited?

1. Graduates are qualified to take the national certification exam.
2. The program gets more funding.
3. The curriculum is designed by AOTA.
4. Graduates have higher grade point averages.
5. There is no advantage.
ANS: 1
Accreditation of an occupational therapy educational program means that the minimal
educational standards recommended by the profession have been met and the school has
received formal approval by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education (ACOTE). This approval ensures that graduates of an accredited program will
have met the prescribed minimal entry-level standards and are qualified to take the
national certification examination.

REF: p. 44

6. What is the difference in OT and OTA education?

1. OT programs present more theory.
2. OTAs do not learn anatomy and physiology.
3. OTs do not learn intervention techniques.
4. Occupational therapist’s focus is on research.
5. Occupational therapist’s focus is on documentation.
ANS: 1
Both OT and OTA students learn anatomy, physiology, medical conditions, and
kinesiology; and they complete general education courses. Students learn occupational
therapy principles, practices, and process. The difference in the education for the OT is
the depth of theory provided in the core and professional curricula as well as a greater
emphasis on evaluation and interpretation.

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REF: p. 45

7. As of 2007, what is the entry-level degree for occupational therapists?

1. associate’s degree
2. baccalaureate degree
3. master’s degree
4. clinical doctorate
5. doctoral degree
ANS: 3
As of 2007, occupational therapists must complete a master’s degree to practice.

REF: p. 45

8. Which agency was the first to implement the certification exam?

1. AOTA
2. AOTCB
3. NBCOTÒ
4. ACOTE
5. OTR
ANS: 1
In 1939, the standards for registration included a passage of a written examination by the
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

REF: p. 47

9. Which degree focuses on technical skills related to the methods and procedures used
in occupational therapy?
1. associate’s degree
2. entry-level master’s degree
3. advanced master’s degree
4. doctorate (PhD)
5. clinical doctorate (OTD)
ANS: 1
The associate’s degree is required for the OTA degree; it focuses on technical skills
related to the methods and procedures used in occupational therapy.

REF: Table 5-1

10. Which degree seeks to develop advanced research skills and specialization in a
practice area?
1. associate’s degree
2. entry-level master’s degree
3. advanced master’s degree
4. doctorate (PhD)

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5. clinical doctorate (OTD)

ANS: 3
The advanced master’s degree requires that students have a baccalaureate degree in
occupational therapy. This degree helps develop advanced research skills and
specialization in a practice area.

REF: Table 5-1

11. Which degree is designed to generate research and knowledge for the profession?
1. associate’s degree
2. entry-level master’s degree
3. advanced master’s degree
4. doctorate (PhD)
5. clinical doctorate (OTD)
ANS: 4
The doctoral degree is the traditional terminal degree; it is designed to produce
independent researchers who are able to generate knowledge.

REF: Table 5-1

12. OT and OTA programs must follow “the Standards” to become accredited.
1. True
2. False
ANS: 1
Occupational therapy educational programs must follow the guidelines of the Standards
for Accreditation. These guidelines have been established to make sure the program is
following the minimal educational requirements.

REF: p. 44

13. Students doing Level I fieldwork must be supervised by an OT.

1. True
2. False
ANS: 2
Students doing Level I fieldwork do not need to be supervised by an OT. Level I
fieldwork is meant to introduce the student to the occupational therapy field, health care,
or community agencies in which they may work. Therefore the student must get
supervision, but it does not need to be from an OT.

REF: p. 45

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14. The term occupational therapy practitioner refers only to occupational therapists (not
occupational therapy assistants).
1. True
2. False
ANS: 2
The term occupational therapy practitioner refers to any individual who is “initially
certified to practice as either an OT or an OTA, or licensed or regulated by a state,
district, commonwealth, or territory of the United States to practice as an OT or OTA and
who has not had the certification, license, or regulation revoked due to disciplinary
action.”

REF: p. 43

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