Cultural Competency related to Occupational Therapy Practice

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This course provides an opportunity to explore the correlation between culture,, occupational justice, and health at multiple levels. The course design allows for in-depth examination and application of knowledge regarding personal culture and its impact on practice, culture of clients and its influence on health beliefs, practices, and occupations; discussion of theories of justice, public policy, and participatory research as they relate to occupational justice issues; and the impact culture and issues of justice have on public health inequities. Prerequisite: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh-semester coursework; Co-requisites: Eighth- semester coursework