Ethics in Occupational Therapy Practice
Tracking # 20-1387880
Course overview
This course reviews foundational ethical concepts, professional values, the AOTA Code of Ethics, confidentiality, therapeutic boundaries, documentation integrity, competence, OTA supervision, billing honesty, disciplinary processes, and structured ethical decision-making. The course emphasizes practical application of ethics in everyday occupational therapy practice. Learners will examine common situations involving patient autonomy, safety concerns, family pressure, documentation accuracy, privacy, productivity expectations, supervision, and billing risk. Through case examples and knowledge checks, participants will strengthen their ability to recognize ethical concerns, apply ethical principles, document accurately, seek consultation when needed, and respond professionally to situations that may create clinical, legal, or compliance risk.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
Disclosure statements
There is not financial or other interest in any products or services mentioned in this course. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions.