Occupational Therapy/COTA Skills Checklist

Therapy Skills Checklist
Answer Key

1. No Experience 2. Requires Supervision 3. Proficient 4. Can Teach Others

Clinical Settings*

Computerized Charting*

Knowledge of Payment Sources*

Modalities/Skills*

	1	2	3	4
Muscle Stimulation
Paraffin Bath
Acuscope
Biofeedback
Continuous Passive Machine
Craniosacral Therapy
Electro-acupuncture
Extremity Mobilization
Fluidotherapy
Hot/Cold Packs
Hubbard Tank
Therapeutic Pool
Whirlpool
Massage
Muscle Energy Techniques
Neuro Probe
Strain/Counterstrain Techniques
Spinal Mobilization
TENS
Cervical Traction
Lumbar Traction
Ultrasound
Wound Dressing

Neurologic*

Orthopedic*

	1	2	3	4
Arthritis Programs
Hip Fractures
Backs
Hand Injuries
Mobilization Techniques
Total Joint Replacement
Total Hip / Knee Replacement
Transmandibular Joint Dysfunction
Neck Injuries

Sports*

	1	2	3	4
Bracing/Joint Immobilization
Biodex
Cybex
LIDO
Orthotron
Nautilus/Eagle
Strength and Endurance Training

Prosthetics/Orthotics*

	1	2	3	4
Above Knee Prosthetics
Below Knee Prosthetics
Upper Extremity Prosthetics
Ankle Foot Orthosis

Pediatrics*

	1	2	3	4
Orthotics
Early Intervention
Equipment Assessment
Neurodevelopmental Treatment

Additional Responsibilities*

	1	2	3	4
Burn Management
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Inservice Education
Wheelchair/Equipment Assessment

Age Specific*

Therapy Skills Checklist