224ZE0001X - Occupational Therapy Assistant Environmental Modification

Updated on July 01, 2023. Version 23.1

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.

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 an Environmental Modification 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.

Fact Sheet: Home Modifications and OT, AOTA Website: Specialty Certifications

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