Management and Leadership in Occupational Therapy Service Provision

Catalog description

This course provides basic knowledge and skills necessary for the development, management and administration of occupational therapy services in a variety of practice settings. It explores leadership theories, styles, and practice in various organizational structures and settings. Specific focus areas include impact of political forces, regulatory agencies, health and social policy decisions, ethical dispute resolution, use of personnel and space, time management, fiscal and resource management, and quality improvement of services. Theoretical discussions as well as practical applications are emphasized.