Ethical Principles of Occupational Therapy

Contact Hour(s):  

2 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Cindy Endicott (PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, ATC, Cert Dn) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) 

Accreditations:  

 The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development.  PD activity approval ID# 12211. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: Professional Issues.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

State Approvals

This course has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy.

Course Description: 

This course discusses ethical principles for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. The concepts of values, morality, ethics, professionalism, core values, the Code of Ethics, sample behaviors, ethical dilemmas, and violation reporting are thoroughly covered. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will know the AOTA Core Values and Code of Ethics and how to apply ethical principles to the professional occupational therapy practice. 

Objectives 

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to: 

1. Compare and contrast the concepts of values, morality, ethics, and professionalism.
2. Outline the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice as described by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
3. Recognize the principles outlined in the Core Values of the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant.
4. Recognize at least three principles of the AOTA Code of Ethics (The Code) for Occupational Therapy Personnel.
5. Apply at least four standards of ethical conduct for occupational therapy.
6. Apply the AOTA Code of Ethics to occupational therapy ethical dilemmas.
7. Relate what to do if they witness an ethical violation and possible consequences. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.