Ethics in Occupational Therapy – 2 Hours

Description

This course reviews the ethical guidelines occupational therapists must adhere to in order to maintain best practice throughout the provision of services. It considers occupational therapy scope of practice, the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics, and the procedures associated with reporting and investigating potential breaches of that Code. Case scenarios are provided.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Identify the meaning of ethics and ethical theories.
• Identify Principles and Standards of Conduct pertaining to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics.
• Recognize the processes and disciplinary actions associated with a breach of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics.
• Recall elements of the “Clinical Ethics and Legal Issues Bait All Therapists Equally” (CELIBATE) method.
• Describe how civil and criminal laws apply to the practice of occupational therapy.

Author:  Christine Church , M.S., OTR/L

Contact Hours : 2.00 Hours  (AOTA CEUs—0.2) 

Instructional Methods :  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Audience: OTs and OTAs

AOTA Classification Codes:  Category 2 – Professionals Issues – Contemporary Issues and Trends: Ethics

Educational Level: Introductory level

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $15 / Participant

Fulfills Mandatory Requirements For: Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, California, Tennessee

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email. 

Cancellation / Refund Policy:  By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC , you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product / service / training courses, and as such are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please feel to contact us by phone or email before purchasing online course.

Biologix Solutions LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9837. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory, Category 2 – Professionals Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply the endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

The current term of approval extends from 6/21/2017 through 6/30/2025. Provider ID: 9837.

There are 38 States Currently Recognize AOTA Approved Providers (Click Here) either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:Alabama, Arizona, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and NBCOT.