Occupational Therapy Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy

Catalog description

This course provides students the opportunity to develop the leadership skills as well as knowledge needed to plan and manage the delivery of occupational therapy services that are evidence-based and value-based. It examines the emerging occupational therapy practices, program development and the processes associated with entrepreneurship for occupational therapy practice. It explores theoretical bases and professional competencies related to access and costs, health policy laws, service settings, reimbursement mechanisms, regulation, political advocacy, planning, personnel management, fiscal management, and program evaluation. Restrictions/Requirements: Third year students. Occupational Therapy Major Students.