Program Development in Occupational Therapy

Catalog description

This course focuses on program development in occupational therapy practice. Students work closely with faculty mentors to develop their doctoral capstone project. Students use evidence and theoretical models to develop programs that address social needs and occupational risk factors in populations that are traditionally underserved by occupational therapy. The proposed program is based on a thorough assessment of the population, addresses primary, secondary, and/or tertiary interventions, and considers the population holistically and in context, including families, communities, and systems. Program development includes a plan for needs assessment, business plan, long and short-term goals and objectives, activities, and timeline. Students also begin to complete the paperwork required for partnership with the site, such as memorandum of understanding/formal agreement, and any other site requirements, such as background check, or health and medical forms.