Leadership in OT Practice

Catalog description

This course examines current research and practices of leadership. The students examine the influence of emerging technologies, shifting accountabilities between providers and consumers, health care reform and AOTA’s current vision in relation to evolving leadership principles and characteristics. Evidence-based tools are analyzed for their contribution to developing leadership as a meaningful activity. Issues of change, creativity and innovation, interprofessional c ollaboration, leadership delivery models, self-mastery, professional integrity, credibility and other leadership -related concepts are themes that underpin the course. Special emphasis is placed upon self-exploration of intentions for leading in health and human service beyond degree conferral.