OCTR 201 - OT Practice Assistnt: Overview

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
The foundations of the practice of occupational therapy will be explored via didactic and activity-based learning. Areas discussed include the history of the profession, occupational therapy philosophy, scope of practice, ethics, standards of practice and the Occupational Therapy Framework as well as cultural diversity and its impact on health care. Role delineation between the occupational therapy assistant and the occupational therapist are defined and students are introduced to the concept of professionalism. Offered in fall semester only.

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