Therapeutic Skills 6: Organization and Administration

Catalog description

Application of the principles of management in the provision of occupational therapy services to individuals and organizations including: planning, marketing, organizing, fiscal management, maintaining staffing, coordination, directing, controlling, and evaluating programs. Students will develop an understanding of a variety of service delivery models and knowledge of the broad spectrum of influences that impact on health care delivery and ethical practice. Completion of a grant application or business plan complete with a literature review that includes evidence-based and best practice, background/need, mission statement, project description/implementation/evaluation, budget, sources of income, foundation support, staffing and job descriptions.