Technology competencies for occupational therapy practitioners.

Abstract

A task force has created a recommended set of technology competencies for occupational therapy practitioners at three levels of practice: entry/basic, intermediate, and advanced. The competencies relate to assistive technology (AT) evaluation, intervention, and resource coordination and reflect minimum knowledge and skills for registered occupational therapists (O.T.R.'s) and certified occupational therapy assistants (C.O.T.A.'s). The competencies were reviewed by members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the COTA network and RESNA, and were coordinated with RESNA's ongoing AT quality assurance and certification efforts. They represent a base for the component of outcome management related to ensuring the quality and competency of AT service deliverers.