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NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) · Lessons

NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) lessons

3 sections · 58 skills · work through the full outline skill by skill — read the long-form lesson or flip through the slide-style version.
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NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Practice 58 skills across this outline.

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Deep Modality Implementation
Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 1: Preparatory techniques
Long-form lesson
Weighting distribution
15 categories
Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 2: Occupation-based strategies
10%
Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 1: Recognize influences
10%
Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 2: Risk management
10%
Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 3: Activity analysis
8%
Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 2: Acquire information
8%
Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 4: Professional development
8%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of nbcot certified occupational therapy assistant (cota) — drill into a card to work its skills.

Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 1: Preparatory techniques

5 core skills3% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Deep Modality ImplementationRecommended
Long-form
2
Preparatory ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
3
Wound ImplementationAvailable
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4
Superficial ImplementationAvailable
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5
Environment ImplementationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 5: Assistive technology

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Assistive TrainingAvailable
Long-form
2
Seating Mobility IntegrationAvailable
Long-form
3
Assistive ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
4
Community Mobility SupportAvailable
Long-form

Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 3: Physiological interventions

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Postural ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
2
Motor Reeducation ImplementationAvailable
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3
Therapeutic Exercise ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
4
Tissue Management ImplementationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 6: Environmental modification

2 core skills4% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Ergonomic ApplicationAvailable
Long-form
2
Environmental ImplementationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 2: Occupation-based strategies

10 core skills10% total weight
0/10 completed
10 skills to mastery
1
Cognitive CompensationAvailable
Long-form
2
Cognitive Sensory ImplementationAvailable
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3
Wellness ImplementationAvailable
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4
Vocational SupportAvailable
Long-form
5
Feeding ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
6
Activity GradingAvailable
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7
Transfer ImplementationAvailable
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8
Adaptive ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
9
Group ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
10
ADL and IADL ImplementationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 2: Select and Implement Interventions · Task 4: Orthotics and prosthetics

4 core skills7% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Orthotic ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
2
Orthotic FabricationAvailable
Long-form
3
Orthotic TrainingAvailable
Long-form
4
Prosthetic IntegrationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 1: Recognize influences

4 core skills10% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Developmental RecognitionAvailable
Long-form
2
Condition RecognitionAvailable
Long-form
3
Body Function RecognitionAvailable
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4
Identity RecognitionAvailable
Long-form

Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 3: Activity analysis

2 core skills8% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Barrier RecognitionAvailable
Long-form
2
Task Demand IdentificationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 2: Acquire information

4 core skills8% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Occupational Profile SupportAvailable
Long-form
2
Engagement RecognitionAvailable
Long-form
3
Assessment AdministrationAvailable
Long-form
4
Information AcquisitionAvailable
Long-form

Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 5: Monitoring

3 core skills3% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Intervention MonitoringAvailable
Long-form
2
Supervised ModificationAvailable
Long-form
3
Precaution RecognitionAvailable
Long-form

Domain 1: Collaborate and Gather Information · Task 4: Collaboration

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Therapeutic CollaborationAvailable
Long-form
2
Role RecognitionAvailable
Long-form
3
Health Literacy SupportAvailable
Long-form
4
Plan Support CollaborationAvailable
Long-form

Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 4: Professional development

2 core skills8% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Ethical Decision MakingAvailable
Long-form
2
Professional DevelopmentAvailable
Long-form

Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 3: Regulatory compliance

3 core skills7% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Documentation ComplianceAvailable
Long-form
2
Reimbursement AwarenessAvailable
Long-form
3
Practice Act ComplianceAvailable
Long-form

Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 2: Risk management

4 core skills10% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Safety ImplementationAvailable
Long-form
2
Burnout PreventionAvailable
Long-form
3
Infection ControlAvailable
Long-form
4
Emergency ResponseAvailable
Long-form

Domain 3: Uphold Professional Standards, Responsibilities · Task 1: Evidence-based practice

3 core skills7% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Quality ContributionAvailable
Long-form
2
Evidence InterpretationAvailable
Long-form
3
Population SupportAvailable
Long-form