Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Catalog description

Establishes an understanding of the history and philosophical domain and of occupational therapy through lecture and participatory activities. Explores professional roles of the occupational therapy practitioner including advocate, administrator, researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, educator, practitioner and policy developer. Discovers current and emerging areas of the practice of occupational therapy through grand rounds where guest faculty and practitioners share their experience and expertise. Examines the scope of and standards of practice, core documents of the profession, and professional organizations that support, guide and govern OT practice. Emphasizes professional development and wellness-oriented practice (self-care for the practitioner). Introduces skills for developing effective therapeutic relationships and basic practitioner and patient safety.