This course focuses on the applied physical rehabilitation in fieldwork experiences, by articulating the physical components of individual/group function within the context of occupational therapy practice, based on skilled observations. Reflection on the ethical considerations within occupational therapy practice, including use of the AOTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice to make informed clinical and employment decision, including strategies for analyzing issues and making decisions to resolve personal and organizational ethical conflicts.
Outcomes
- Articulate care coordination, case management and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments
- Understand and articulate the physical components of individual/group function within the context of occupational therapy practice, based on skilled observations within fieldwork experience
- Explain the role and responsibility of the OTA to advocate for changes in service delivery policies, effect changes in the system, recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocate for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant's role.
- Identify issues related to business aspects of practice.
- Identify national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure and certification consistent with federal and state laws.
- Identify and develop strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards.
- Identify liability issues under current models of services provision
- Discuss the varied roles of the OTA providing services on a contractual basis
Crosslisted Courses
n/a All first, second and third quarter OTA classes Summer
Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
Downtown