FOUNDATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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This course covers foundational concepts of the occupational therapy profession including historical and philosophical perspectives. Students are introduced to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, activity analysis, and theories and models guiding OT practice. Students explore the concept of occupation influencing participation in environments (contexts) considering social, cultural, and anthropological influences. Explores the impact of beliefs, values, and interests throughout the life span relative to choices made in work, play, leisure, education, social and self-care activities. Offered fall semester only.