OT Principles and Practice I Settings and Emerging Practice

This course allows the student to integrate concepts from foundational courses (OTA300, 301, 302, 103) and explore how interventional strategies may vary in different settings. Concepts discussed will include therapeutic use of self, coordination with supervising OTR and healthcare team, clinical judgment, evidence based practice, educating the client and caregiver, use of community resources, appropriate documentation of techniques and current healthcare environments within which the student will practice as an OTA.


Credit hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

  • OTA306 - OT Fundamentals in Development and Functional Intervention III Behavioral Health
  • OTA307 - OT Fundamentals and Practice IV - Physical Dysfunction and Rehab
  • OTA308 - Baccalaureate Project 1

Additional Prerequisites / Conditions: admission to the Central Methodist University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Last updated: 08/07/2023