For what may the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) be responsible?

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The roles of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) in the occupational therapy (OT) process differ.The occupational therapist is responsible for the selection of assessments used during evaluation, interpretation of results, and development of the intervention plan.The OTA may gather evaluative data under the supervision of the occupational therapist using an approved structured format but is not responsible for the interpretation of assessment results; he or she may contribute to the process by sharing knowledge of the client gained during the assessment process.

For What May the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Be