FOUNDATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE

Catalog description

In this course students will explore applied theories of health and wellness, community health and well-being, occupation-based models, and frames of reference that guide and inform assessments and interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice settings. Information covered will include exploring therapeutic use of self, clinical reasoning and examining the responsibilities of an occupational therapy practitioner. Effective therapeutic interaction styles, supervisory roles, ethical behavior and OT-OTA partnerships will be examined.