Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Catalog description

Introduction to the profession of occupational therapy including the history, philosophy, knowledge, skills and attitudes reflective of past, current and future practice. The course content introduces students to the nature of theory and the evolution of the profession related to practice, standards of practice, core values and attitudes, ethical and legal issues, roles and tasks of occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants, the organizational structure of the professional association and accreditation and credentialing bodies and international resources. Trends are examined in health care and models of practice including wellness and health maintenance and health promotion in the context of social, economic, political, demographic and cultural factors that influence the delivery of services are addressed.