1.Define the systems and structures that create federal and state legislation and regulations for the profession of occupational therapy.
2.Describe in your own words the implications and effects of legislation on persons, groups, populations, and practice for occupational therapy.
3.Identify and explain how the following affect the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, and populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy:
a. contextual factors
b .current policy issues
c. socioeconomic factors
d. political factors
e .geographic factors
f. demographic factors
4.Explain in your own words how the role of a professional is enhanced by participating and engaging in local, national, and international leadership positions in organizations or agencies.
a. Give some examples of how you could participate at the 3 levels to enhance your own professional growth.
5.Explain your personal and professional responsibilities as a practitioner related to:
a. Liability issues under current models of service provision.
b. Varied roles of the occupational therapy assistant providing service on a contractual basis.6.To enhance effective intraprofessional OT/OTA collaboration, explain the role delineation in the screening and evaluation process.