Professional Documentation.

Catalog description

Introduction to the purpose and methods of documentation to communicate information about the client from the occupational therapy perspective. Documentation is a way to articulate the rationale for provision of occupational therapy services and is a chronological record of the client’s response to occupational therapy intervention. Documentation is performed to keep track of progress, communicate with other healthcare providers, and defend the rationale for treatment strategies. Documentation is essential, and it's a key factor in reimbursement during the continuum of care. Documentation of occupational therapy services is necessary whenever professional services are rendered. Prerequisite: Admission into the OTD program and successful completion of previous trimester coursework.