Theoretical and Professional Foundations of Occupational Therapy. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Students in this course will explore the historical origins and philosophical base of the use of occupations in the profession. They will analyze philosophical, epistemological, and theoretical constructs of the profession from the inception of the profession to contemporary practice. They will examine the nature of occupation; the complex transactional relationship between the person, context or environment and concepts of occupational justice. Students will deconstruct the foundational concepts through experiential learning in a community setting. Throughout the course, students will examine the documents of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, and the World Health Organization, then evaluate and apply these guiding frameworks to professional cases.