Which of the following is NOT a sanction generally imposed by the AOTA?

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has established a Code of Ethics and a set of guidelines to maintain professional standards and ensure accountability within the occupational therapy field. Among the sanctions that AOTA typically imposes for violations of these standards are reprimands, suspensions, and censures.

Reprimands serve as formal expressions of disapproval, while suspensions temporarily restrict a professional's practice. Censure involves publicly denouncing a member for ethical breaches. These actions are meant to correct behavior, provide clarity on ethical expectations, and protect the public and the integrity of the profession.

Legal action, however, is not a sanction that AOTA imposes. Legal action typically refers to formal proceedings taken by law enforcement or judicial systems and is outside the purview of professional organizations like AOTA. Instead, the AOTA focuses on disciplinary actions related to ethical conduct rather than legal enforcement, which is managed through courts or regulatory bodies. Therefore, the assertion that legal action is not a sanction imposed by AOTA is accurate.