Professional Development: Introduction to Fieldwork, Communication Professionalism

Catalog description

This is the first of a series of two professional development courses that are designed to enhance knowledge, self-reflection, and application of professional responsibilities and behaviors in academic, professional and clinical settings. This course will introduce the student to aspects of Level I and Level II fieldwork while deepening the student’s understanding of the professional ethics, values, effective communication, roles, and responsibilities of the OT profession. Through a variety of hands-on technology-related learning activities, the student will begin to demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in OT practice. Throughout this course the student will procure therapeutic use of self which will guide the student to create, utilize and refine skills and competencies that will help ensure that OT professional, interprofessional, academic, and clinical practice is consistent with current and accepted standards. This course will help the student to recognize the interrelationship of professional development, leadership, and participation in local, national, and international organizations and agencies, as a means for professional development, communication, and lifelong learning. Prerequisites program admission prerequisites.