Occupational Sciences and Occupational Therapy

Catalog description

This course overviews occupational science and occupational therapy. Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the core concept of occupation and the profession of occupational therapy. The history and philosophical base of the profession, the domains and process of occupational therapy, current state and future trends of the profession will be highlighted. Organizations of the profession such as American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and World Health Organization (WHO) and official occupational therapy documents will be presented and discussed.