Question

An entry level OTA is working in a hand therapy clinic. She has been asked to supervise an OT student who is completing a level I FW student. Can the OTA supervise the student?

A. Yes entry-level OTs and OTAs can supervise FW students
B. No only advanced level OTAS under the supervision of OTs can supervise level 1 FW students
C. No, OTAs must have 1 year of experience before supervising level 1 FW students
D. No only a rehab director can supervise level 1 FW students.

Answer 1

An entry-level OTA cannot supervise an OT student during their level I fieldwork. OTAs must have at least 1 year of clinical experience before assuming supervisory roles for fieldwork students. The correct answer is option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks whether an entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) can supervise an Occupational Therapy (OT) student during their level I fieldwork (FW) experience in a hand therapy clinic. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), there are specific guidelines for the supervision of fieldwork students. The correct answer is C. No, OTAs must have 1 year of experience before supervising level 1 FW students.



This is to ensure that the OTA has sufficient professional experience to provide quality guidance and supervision to the student. Although the guidelines can vary by state and institution, the general recommendation is that OTAs have at least one year of practice experience before they take on a supervisory role with students.