Navigating Care Systems

Catalog description

This course focuses on leadership development and strategic management principles essential for advancing occupational therapy practice within complex healthcare and business environments. Students will examine policy frameworks, reimbursement systems, and funding mechanisms while developing skills in financial management, program planning, risk management, and business operations. Emphasis is placed on applying leadership competencies to optimize service delivery, enhance organizational performance, and ensure practice sustainability. The course prepares students to navigate regulatory challenges, design effective service models, and lead initiatives that align clinical outcomes with business goals.