Online Continuing Education Courses

Practicing Legally and Ethically

• Define and discuss the purpose of a code of ethics
• Identify the seven principles in the OT Code of Ethics
• Describe the function of the Ethics Commission
• Outline the steps to ethical decision-making
• Distinguish between ethical and legal behavior
• Explain the purpose and implementation of state laws regulating OT
• Describe the disciplinary processes developed by state regulatory boards and the professional association
• Discuss the similarities and differences of morals, ethics, and laws and their connection to the practice of OT