Course Code: REL-RTS-0-EJMOT
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Articulate two distinctions between morals, ethics, and the law as related to the occupational therapy profession.
Apply elements of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s ethical policies to mock ethical dilemmas.
Identify the requirements for OT/OTA license renewal and reinstatement, including continuing competency.
Determine the responsibilities of OTs, OTAs, students, and therapy aids in the state of Massachusetts including the supervision requirements.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethics and Morals
Why It Matters
Morality, Ethics, and the Law
Healthcare Ethics
AOTA Code of Ethics
Example: Don
AOTA Core Values
Example: Josh
Ethical Decision-Making
Jim and Gia
Integrating Theory Into Practice
Review
Summary
Section 4: Law
Statutes
Corporate Compliance Program
Advance Directives
Review
Summary
Section 4: Standards of Conduct
AOTA Standards of Conduct
Applying Ethics to Practice
Review
Summary
Section 5: Massachusetts General Provisions
Overview
Practice Definitions
Personnel Definitions
Initial Licensure
License Renewal
Suspended or Revoked License
Review
Summary
Section 6: Massachusetts Continuing Competence
Continuing Competence Requirements
Approved Activities
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Elba Eloy, MS, OTR/L
Elba Eloy holds a Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from Quinnipiac University. She has over 7 years of experience primarily working with the geriatric population, both at the acute and subacute levels. Elba treats a variety of impairments including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiac related deficits. She is currently working in home health care, assisting clients living at independent and assisted living facilities. She has a passion for helping clients live life to the fullest.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.