OCTA 2120 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRENDS AND ISSUES
Teaches the roles and responsibilities in the administration of occupational therapy services. Topics include: assistance with the management of departmental operations; development of values, attitudes, and behaviors congruent with OT standards and ethics; the role of OTA in occupational therapy, research publication, and program evaluation; supervisory requirements; certification and licensure; reimbursement issues; personnel training and supervision; continued learning; and promotion of the Occupational Therapy profession; and job search skills. Resources for the life long learning and professional support are provided and promoted; including job finding skills such as interviewing and negotiation Preparation for the national certification examination is provided as well as preparation for Level II fieldwork.
Lecture Hours
15
Lab Hours
30