Ethics and Law in Occupational Therapy Practice
CE Credits Hours: 3.00
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to incorporate ethical principles and behaviors into the practice of occupational therapy. Specific learning objectives to address potential knowledge gaps include:
Identify the meaning of ethics and ethical theories.
- Discuss the Core Values, Principles, and Standards of Conduct of the AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
- Describe how civil and criminal laws apply to the practice of occupational therapy.
Course Description
Ethics and Law for Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA).
This course fulfills the mandate in Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and California regarding ethics continuing education and also applies to occupational therapists/assistants in other states. Covers the AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, including its seven Core Values, six Principles, and associated Standards of Conduct.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
