— Capstone for Occupational Therapy Assistant 

Catalog description

Provides the student with opportunities to become increasingly aware of professional issues affecting the field of occupational therapy and to demonstrate their proficiency of integrating technical knowledge with core skills and abilities. Sharing of experiences from clinical practice in various occupational therapy work settings enhances knowledge. Discussion related to clinical and management experiences allows for exploration of multiple practice and management issues which will emphasize situational problem solving and ultimately encourage the establishment of life-long learning habits. The course will include an examination of the student's growth in diversity, critical thinking and writing. Promotion and performance of the OTA's role in the interdisciplinary team and to the public will be required at the proficient level. Preparation for the OTA national certification, and state licensure exams will occur. 'C' grade policy applies. Offered: Spring Prerequisites: OTA 2140 , OTA 2151 , OTA 2161 Corequisites: OTA 2170 , OTA 2180 .