Occupational Therapy Management and Leadership. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): OT 3500 Discusses the impact of contextual factors (socioeconomic, political, cultural, professional, ecological) on occupational therapy practice. Identifies strategies for conflict resolution regarding ethics in the personal and organizational realms. Explores skills needed for the effective, ethical supervision of nonprofessional staff within the healthcare setting. Includes identifying and documenting quality improvements, understanding of regulatory and legislative systems that impact occupational therapy practice, and current policy issues and professional responsibility. Explores individual and group leadership issues and identifies personal leadership qualities to apply in life and practice.