Directory of top Occupational Therapy Assistants (Feeding, Eating & Swallowing) in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA
Taxonomy Code 224ZF0002X
The directory of Occupational Therapy Assistants (Feeding, Eating & Swallowing) in Lake Havasu City, Arizona was last updated 6/30/2024
Lisa J Gibbs1760 MCCULLOCH BLVD N, STE. 100, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ Telephone Number: (928)-854-5368 Audiologist |
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Date NPI Record created: 3/19/2008 |
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Caroline Steele116 LAKE HAVASU AVE S STE 102, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ Telephone Number: (928)-615-1111 Audiologist |
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Date NPI Record created: 10/16/2023 |
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Karla Janet Navarro1945 MESQUITE AVE STE D, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ Telephone Number: (520)-343-0498 Audiologist |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/24/2013 |
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Occupational Therapy Assistants (Feeding, Eating & Swallowing)
Taxonomy Code 224ZF0002X
Classification: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Description
Occupational therapy assistants provide environmental modifications under the supervision of an occupational therapist. OTAs develop and implement an individualized occupational therapy environmental modification plan that reflects the relevant contexts of the client and relevant others and maximizes current and future occupational performance, safety, and participation of the client. Clients receive environmental modification recommendations and interventions that enable them to meet occupational performance and participation goals and that have adequate flexibility to accommodate for their future needs.
Notes
Source: The Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice, 2nd edition. Bethesda: American Occupational Therapy Association, 2007. [7/1/2008: new]
Additional Resources: The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) does offer voluntary specialty certification for a Feeding, Eating & Swallowing Occupational Therapy Assistant if the applicant meets the following requirements:
- Professional or technical degree or equivalent in occupational therapy.
- Certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA recognized credentialing or regulatory body.
- Minimum of 2,000 hours of experience as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
- 600 hours of experience delivering occupational therapy services in the certification area to clients (individuals, groups, or populations) in the last 3 calendar years. Service delivery may be paid or voluntary.
- Verification of employment.
