The Management Role of theOccupational Therapy Assistant

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Application of principles of management and systems in provision of occupationaltherapy services. Addresses role and responsibilities of occupational therapyassistant as a whole, emphasizing service delivery models, profession andconsumer advocacy, clinical management, supervision, program evaluation,professional responsibility, reimbursement mechanisms, time management,scheduling, inventory, and other skills required for management responsibilities inthis field. Students integrate professional ethics, values and responsibilities withneed to be autonomous while maintaining correct role delineation. (offered fallsemester only) Minimum grade of C is required. Prerequisite: C or higher inOTA118, OTA121 and OTA200. Corequisite: OTA201 and OTA203.