OT Practice - Professional Skills and Transitions
This course will address the student's ability to articulate the role of occupation in the promotion of health and well-being to a variety of audiences (i.e. client, caregiver, clinical team members, and the community). The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of the OTA in case management, care coordination, and discharge planning in a variety of environments. Evidence based intervention models including, but not limited to, adaptive environments, compensatory strategies, and the fabrication/application/fitting of orthotic devices will be discussed. Additional topics of discussion will include structures of reimbursement and documentation, effective documentation of need/rationale for services, advocacy within the profession, identification of personal responsibility re: professional development, abilities, and competencies in relation to job responsibilities.
Credit hours: 3.0
Prerequisites:
- OTA304 - OT Fundamentals and Practice 1 - Early Development
- OTA305 - OT Fundamentals and Practice II - Adult Development
- 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: