A newly updated, user-friendly resource for occupational therapy
assistant students and new practitioners, Developing Clinical
Competence: A Workbook for the OTA, Second Edition assists readers
in developing practical problem-solving and 'real-life' skills
essential for fieldwork and clinical practice. Maintaining the
easy-to-read workbook format from the First Edition, this book is
filled with learning activities, worksheets, and detailed answer
explanations, as well as expanded chapter content and revised
references. Marie J. Morreale breaks down competencies into
step-by-step units to allow for independent study. With multiple
choice, matching, true/false, and fill-in-the-blanks questions;
case studies; vignettes; and experiential activities, this Second
Edition presents helpful tips in their most useful format. Guiding
the reader through occupational therapy clinical decision making,
professional conduct, and meeting standards of care for various
practice areas, each chapter is fully independent and can be read
in the order most conducive to the reader's individual learning
needs. This text can help readers measure attainment of knowledge
and skills when preparing for fieldwork, the national certification
exam, or transitioning to entry-level practice. New for the Second
Edition: Fundamental topics including effective communication,
assessment of client function, safety, supervision, documentation,
group process, and department management Additional questions
regarding behavioral health and pediatric practice Expanded content
for professionalism, ethics, cultural sensitivity, and
interventions to support occupations Topics such as wheeled
mobility, hand function development, infection control,
feeding/eating, wound care basics, quality improvement, and more
Added content regarding AOTA documents, evidence-informed practice,
advocacy, chronic conditions, and new trends Incorporated concepts
and principles from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework:
Domain and Process, Fourth Edition Instructors in educational
settings can also visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional
instructional resources. Addressing fundamental areas of
occupational therapy practice for a wide variety of conditions,
situations, and practice settings, Developing Clinical Competence:
A Workbook for the OTA, Second Edition includes helpful hints and
practical clinical tips to help the OTA implement appropriate
interventions and communicate more effectively.
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