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Throughout this document the use of the term client is intended to include
individuals and groups such as patients, consumers, workers, students, and
others who receive occupational therapy services.
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Definition of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA® is a professional who works
with clients whose occupational performance is impaired or at risk of impairment
to facilitate engagement in meaningful occupation across the lifespan. Under the
supervision of and in partnership with the OTR®, the COTA uses collaborative,
client-centered strategies to obtain information regarding personal and
environmental factors that impact occupational performance to formulate
conclusions toward development of an intervention plan. The COTA collaborates
with the OTR in the selection and implementation of interventions to support
participation in basic and instrumental activities of daily living, education,
work, play, leisure, and social participation. The COTA engages in professional
development activities to maintain competence and uphold standards of practice.
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