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What is the scope of practice?
Describing what a health care practitioner is allowed to do, in keeping in mind the terms of their regulated college (COTO) or professional license.
What does the regulatory college specify for health care practitioners?
It states what HCPs need to do to keep their license, including education, competencies, and ongoing professional development.
How is the scope of practice defined for Occupational Therapists (OT)?
Described through COTO and regulated by provincial legislation.
What are CAOT and OSOT?
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What is the purpose of the Regulated Health Professional Act?
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What is a collaborating practitioner?
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Define the practice of Occupational Therapy (OT).
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What is the purpose of the OT Act?
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What are controlled acts?
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How can a controlled act be performed?
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What criteria must be met for an OT to receive a delegated controlled act?
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Who can use the title 'Occupational Therapist'?
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What indicates that a title is protected by law?
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What are Ontario Health Teams?
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List some practice settings for health care.
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What is required for advance practice OT?
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Study Notes
Scope of Practice Overview
- Defines what a healthcare practitioner can legally perform according to their regulatory college or professional license (e.g., COTO).
- Includes necessary education, competencies, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and demonstrate proficiency.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Governed by COTO regulations and provincial legislation, specifying scope of practice and controlled acts.
- Focuses on assessing and treating function and adaptive behavior issues to enhance self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Professional Organizations
- CAOT and OSOT provide support for OT practitioners through continuing education and resources.
Regulatory Health Professional Act
- Establishes a regulatory college for each health profession, ensuring public interest protection.
- Sets generic regulations for colleges and safeguards controlled acts that can only be performed by authorized practitioners.
Collaboration
- Understanding roles and overlaps among healthcare practitioners is crucial for effective teamwork, guided by the Canadian Interprofessional Competency Framework.
Controlled Acts
- Specific tasks that can only be performed by qualified health professionals due to potential harm if performed by unauthorized individuals.
Performing Controlled Acts
- Formal authority: Health professionals can be granted authorization to perform specific tasks through their scope of practice.
- Delegation: Authority can be transferred among HCPs, allowing those not authorized to perform a controlled act to do so under specific conditions.
Delegated Controlled Acts in OT
- An OT may only carry out a delegated controlled act if it falls within their scope and they possess the required skills, knowledge, and competency, often needing advanced training.
Use and Protection of OT Title
- Only registered individuals with COTO can use the title OT or occupational therapist, and must include the designation OT Reg.(Ont.) to indicate membership.
- Title protection ensures practitioners meet COTO requirements and adhere to professional standards.
Ontario Health Teams
- Introduce coordinated healthcare services connecting patients to local care providers, enhancing access and continuity of services.
Practice Settings
- OTs work in various healthcare areas including physical health, mental health, health promotion, vocational rehabilitation, and environmental design.
Advanced Practice OT
- Requires additional training to expand responsibilities beyond regulated OT scope, demonstrating high levels of independence and accountability in roles such as consultation, research, and education.
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This quiz provides an overview of the scope of practice for healthcare practitioners in occupational therapy. It covers the regulations governing their competencies, education requirements, and the role of professional organizations. Test your knowledge on the guidelines laid out by COTO and the importance of ongoing professional development.