Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) delivers occupational therapy interventions under an occupational therapist's direction and applicable supervision rules.
Definition
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) delivers occupational therapy interventions under an occupational therapist's direction and applicable supervision rules.
Why it matters
Documentation and supervision must support the assistant's role within the plan of care.
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