Supervision

Question 1

Close Supervision

Answer 1

• Daily, direct contact at the work site.
• Recommended (but not required) for entry-level OTRs by an intermediate- or advanced-level OTR.
• Required for entry-level COTAs (by an OTR or an intermediate- or advanced-level COTA who is under the supervision of an OTR).
• # 1 Highest level of supervision.

Question 2

Routine Supervision

Answer 2

• Direct contact at least every 2 weeks at the site of work, with interim supervision occurring by other methods such as telephone or written communication (e.g. email).
• Routine or general supervision recommended (but not required) for intermediate-level OTRs by an advanced-level OTR.
• Routine or general supervision required for intermediate-level COTAs (by an OTR or an advanced-level COTA who is under the supervision of an OTR).
• # 2 Second highest level of supervision.

Question 3

General Supervision

Answer 3

• At least monthly direct contact with supervision available as needed by other methods.
• Routine or general supervision recommended (but NOT required) for intermediate-level OTRs by an advanced-level OTR.
• Routine or general supervision required for intermediate-level COTAs (by an OTR or an advanced-level COTA who is under the supervision of an OTR).
• # 3 Third level of supervision.

Question 4

Minimal Supervision

Answer 4

• Provided only on an as-needed basis and may be less than monthly.
• Recommended (but NOT required) for advanced-level OTRs, by another advanced-level OTR.
  #4 Lowest level of supervision.

Question 5

Direct Supervision

Answer 5

• A method of supervision
• Indicates face-to-face contact between supervisor and supervisee.
• Includes co-treatment, observation, instruction, modeling, and discussion.

Question 6

Indirect Supervision

Answer 6

• A method of supervision
• Indicates NO face-to-face contact between supervisor and supervisee.
• Includes electronic, written, and telephone communications.

Question 7

Supervision (definition)

Answer 7

• Supervision is the process in which two or more individuals collaborate to establish, maintain, promote, or enhance a level of performance and quality of service.
• It is a mutually respectful joint effort that promote professional growth and development and facilitates mentoring.

Question 8

OTR vs. COTA

Answer 8

• OTRs can practice autonomously and do NOT require any supervision, although it is recommended to develop best practice competencies and foster professional growth.
• COTAs/OTAs are REQUIRED to be supervised by occupational therapists for any and all aspects of the OT service delivery process.