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COTA Histy Lect 2 SM
OTH 1001 Fall 2012 9am SM
Question | Answer |
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What setting did most OT's work in prior to WWII versus after? | Psych settings prior versus med & rehab after |
When did COTA's first start receiving training/by who? | 1944--Army 1 month course |
Who developed the first course primarily for mental health in what state? | Marion Crampton--Massachusetts (NY WI & PA followed w/in few yrs) |
This historical leader served on COTA from it's inception, was president of OATA, Main advocate for Training & support of OT personell | Ruth Robinson |
This historical leader started the Mass. programs for mental health/state level. 1st mental health OTA training program | Marion Crampton |
This historical leader from MD worked in TB Hospitals, developed OTA programs & Defined Requirements for OTA'S | Mildred Schwagmeyer (she also worked closely w/Wiemer) |
What was the 1st approved program to combine psych & general practice in 60's? | Duluth Vocational Tech School |
OTA's now need what level of study for entry level? OT's? | AS degree. Masters. |
Who accredits OT's | ACOTE--Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education |
True/False: Your school does not have to be accredited in order for you to sit for the National Boards. | False. Accreditation is required prior to graduation in order to be able to sit for National Board Exam. |
What are the responsibilities of the OT versus the OTA? | OT is in charge of decision making for the patient: Eval's, Referrals, plan development, Tx conclusion. OTA is responsible for intervention, assisting with making plan for pt. |