Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

(AOTA) or its successor organizations.

Performs occupational therapy procedures in the patient’s home.

Instructs and assists patients in learning and improving functional activities.

Teaches basic principles of body mechanics to patients and families.

Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of prosthetic devices and in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

Observes patient’s progress and response to treatment and reports findings to the Occupational Therapist.

Reports changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.