Occupational Therapy Professional Transitions

Catalog description

Occupational Therapy Professional Transitions focuses on preparation for the transition to professional practice by introducing requirements for licensure and strategies to prepare for the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy. Through support from Career Services, the course also teaches skills to secure employment post-graduation, including interviewing and resume writing, with an emphasis on marketing skills for non-traditional jobs. In addition, the course emphasizes the importance of professional membership, continuation of ongoing professional development, and planning for mentorship. The course also reinforces how one can enhance the role of a professional by engaging in different leadership positions at local national and international levels within organizations and agencies. Case management, care coordination, and transition services are emphasized. Students who would like to work in academic settings after graduation are provided with the necessary strategies to develop themselves as educators. The supervision strategies of both OT and non-OT personnel are focused and how one can become effective in analyzing staff development and the professional abilities and competencies of supervised staff as they relate to job responsibilities after working as OT practitioners. Finally this course will also address the personal and professional responsibilities of OT related to varied roles of OT on a contractual basis, areas of continuous quality improvement, reimbursement systems, and ways to promote OT to various stakeholders.