Ethics and Jurisprudence: Massachusetts OT Providers
This course meets the Massachusetts occupational therapist (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) two-hour ethics and jurisprudence requirement. In this course, you will learn to differentiate ethics, morals, and the law and how to apply the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics to mock ethical dilemmas. Then, you will learn elements of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Requirements for licensure renewal and continuing competency and the supervision of OTAs, students, and aids are presented.
This course meets the Massachusetts occupational therapist (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) two-hour ethics and jurisprudence requirement. In this course, you will learn to differentiate ethics, morals, and the law and how to apply the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics to mock ethical dilemmas. Then, you will learn elements of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) relevant to the practice of occupational therapy. Requirements for licensure renewal and continuing competency and the supervision of OTAs, students, and aids are presented.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000006064. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
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:
Integrating Theory Into Practice
Section 4: Standards of Conduct
Section 5: Massachusetts General Provisions
Section 6: Massachusetts Continuing Competence
Continuing Competence Requirements
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.
The target audience for this course is: Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.
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