Therapy Ed Chapter 1 – Flashcards
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Which is the only credentialing agency for OTs and OTAs?
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NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
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Which credentialing agency implements all policies related to certifying OT professionals?
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NBCOT
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What public bodies regulate the qualifications a professional must have to practice in his/her state?
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State Regulatory Board
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State regulation may take what forms?
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certification, registration or licensure
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Who holds the copyright to the designations: COTA and OTR?
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NBCOT
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How long is NBCOT certification granted?
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3 years, then renewal.
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It is against the law to practice OT without meeting what?
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state requirements for certification, registration or licensure
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Most states accept this as one qualifying criteria for licensure?
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a passing NBCOT score (but states vary in additional criteria required)
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Is ongoing NBCOT certification required to maintain licensure, registration and certification by most states
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NO
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What must you do if you want your NBCOT certification exam score to be sent to a state regulatory board?
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You must indicate so on your application and pay a fee in accordance with NBCOT's handbook
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How does NBCOT guide development of items for the certification exam?
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Through periodic surveys of OT practitioners to ensure content validity of the exam and form a blueprint for the exam
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What is the CEDC?
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Certification Examination Development Committee
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Who composes the CEDC?
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experts in the exam content areas who represent diverse practice settings, geographic regions and demographics and who complete an item writing training program
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CEDC uses test specifications developed from?
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from the practice analysis
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How are test items developed?
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1) by distinguishing inadequate/adequate entry-level practice knowledge and skills 2) items reviewed for appropriateness in measuring knowledge 3) items are reviewed to ensure language, context, terminology, descriptions, and content are unbiased
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Why is there a large item bank of questions?
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to ensure the each exam has a unique combination or items to allow different forms to be offered simultaneously
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What is the test format?
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200 multiple choice questions
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What are pre-test items?
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questions within the 200 items which are not considered operational and are not scored but are intermixed with scored items...those questions which are performed well will be added to later exams
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How many answer options are there for each question?
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only one correct response in each 4 answer choice
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How many answers are provided in a combination format ("all" or "none of the above")
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NONE
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How many domains does each NBCOT exam test?
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3 domains of OTA practice with each domain comprising a set percentage of the exam
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What are the percentage breakdowns for domains?
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1) 33% gather info/formulate conclusions regarding client's needs and develop client-centered intervention plan 2) 47% select and implement evidence-based interventions 3) 20% uphold professional standards and responsibilities
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Is the exam based on any practice framework model?
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No, content just reflects typical language used in practice
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What are the education requirements to take the exam?
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1) graduate for OTA program accredited by ACOTE 2) completion of level II field work 3) transcripts received by NBCOT
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Are there any limits to eligibility for the exam?
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No, a candidate can continue to take the exam until he or she passes it.
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Exam Application Process
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1) online application at NBCOT website 2) submit application as far in advance of date on which a person intends to take the exam 3) when application is complete, candidate will receive an ATT (authorization to test) 4) contact prometric to schedule test
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How long is ATT letter valid?
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90 days (after 90 days but before 1 year, a candidate needs to complete a reactivation form and pay a fee)
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Prometric test center info prior to arrival
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1) located in Chesapeake 2) candidates must schedule for a date Mon-Sat, either morning or afternoon, but is first come first serve 3) Sat appt's need a minimum of 6 weeks advance, weekday exams can be schedule 2-4 weeks in advance. 4) wear comfortable clothing (sweaters or jackets must be removed in waiting area) 5) if you arrive late you may have to reschedule and pay a fee
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Test center procedures
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1) check in 1/2 hr early 2) no one admitted without ATT letter 3) 3 forms of ID (primary w/photo and 2 secondary such as credit card) 4) candidate will be photographed 5) locker provided for possessions 6) tutorial on how to use computer 7) exam is videotaped and reviewed
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What is allowed in test administration area?
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earplugs dry erase board (from prometric) tissue, mints allowed at some locations
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Items NOT allowed in administration area?
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wallet, purse, watch, cell phone, food & drink
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Are you allowed a break during the exam?
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Yes, but the clock keeps running and after the break you must check in again with staff
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Are you permitted to talk or read aloud?
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NO
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How long do you have to complete the exam?
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4 hours (running clock on the computer indicates time and questions left)
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How long should you alot for each question?
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1 minute (50 questions/hr - so that you will have time left at the end to review more challenging questions at end)
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How to select the best answer?
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1) narrow choices to best possible answers, then use clinicial condition and OT standards of practice to determine best answer 2) Don't read extra info into questions 3) avoid thinking "but" and "what if" (first instincts are most accurate) 4) read answer choices before question scenerio or try answering question without looking through answers first 5) answer should be grammatically consistent with question READ TABLES 1-1 and 1-2 for strategies for answering questions***pg 8 in book
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Exam scoring
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1)only operational items are scored 2) raw scores are converted to scaled scores 3) results are reported on a scale from 300 to 600 with a scaled score of at least 450 required to pass
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Score reporting
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Scores are reported twice per month via the website Official reports are mailed within 4-6 weeks
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Retaking the exam
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1) you must wait 45 days after your exam administration date to retake the exam 2) you must fill out a new application 3) review exam results to identify areas of strength/weakness
