Culture & Occupation

Catalog description

This course provides the students with an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between culture and occupation. Occupations are life -sustaining, purposeful, and meaningful. Students will critically examine how cultural values, beliefs, customs , and practices influence occupational engagement, participation, and identity across the lifespan of diverse populations. The course focuses on cultural humility, emphasizing the application of cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to clinical practice, communication skills, advocacy, and research within occupational therapy.