Hi, I am a lurker OTA student learning a lot by just reading these posts. We do touch on theory...NDT, PNF, Rood Etc ETc but I think what future COTAs really want to hear is more practical to everyday treatment. Teach theory but relate it to treament ideas etc. You may consider touching on the OTR/COTA relationship. You do have COTA experience if you treat. It is not much different than the way an OTR might treat.
To refresh your memory. COTA's can treat but we usually can't diagnose/do initial evals. We can interview and do some formal and informal assesments. We can alter/grade treatment plans as the pt improves or otherwise. We can design activites to treat the patient, bill, documment and report changes in pt. statis to the OTR. Responsibilites may overlap according to the facility or practice area. Our teacher says we "get to do the fun stuff" more than an OTR might since OTRS have the final say, added responsibility, and spend a great deal of time with paperwork. She is an OTR and although she likes doing evals, she would rather treat more often. I am surprised that some OTR's do not work with COTA's. I just assumed that most practices had both...as in PT's and PTA's. Diane -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Pat Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:04 To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] Guest Lecture at COTA Program, but not sure.. Ron, I have never worked with a COTA either, but if I were in your position I would probably refresh my memory about exactly what it is that COTAs can do, and then relate that to what I would want/expect if they were working with me. It never hurts to teach theory, because it helps to understand WHY a particular treatment/therapy is being done, or should be done. I am fairly ignorant about COTAs (yes, I forgot that part of my schooling because I have never needed it)... I know they can't do evaluations, but can treat. I would go ahead and teach the theory since that is what you are comfortable with. Pat At 02:23 PM 10/11/2008, you wrote: >Hello All: > >I am doing a guest a 2-hour guest lecture at a COTA program next week. >The general topic is occupation and occupational performance, but I'm >not really sure what/how to teach. > >I have lots of teaching experience so I'm unconcerned about actual >presentation, I just don't have any COTA experience. I don't think >COTA's get much theory, but what I teach is mostly theory, with some >case study. > >Looking for any suggestions/feedback. > >Thanks, > >Ron >-- >Ron Carson MHS, OT > > >-- >Options? >www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > >Archive? >www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
