OCTR 636/637/638 - Advanced Topics in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Credit(s): 4 (2 OCTR 636, 1 OCTR 637, 1 OCTR 638)
In this series of courses, students have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and experience in a specialized area of occupational therapy practice. Students work in small groups to investigate and study the issues, related theory, and professional evidence based literature within a special topic area within pediatrics. Students are then provided with opportunities to support program development or the research process related to the specific practice issue(s) studied, analyzed and critiqued. Students observe related clinical/educational practice as appropriate and then work closely with faculty members and community clinicians/stakeholders to develop and create clinical/educational materials, assist professionals in program analysis or development, or participate in a clinical research study. Students also explore how their work may be extended for expanded OT practice or further research to support the everyday functioning of consumers. Students register for a series of courses over the course of one academic year to complete requirements for this advanced topics section of curriculum. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 120 hours completing their capstone project.