OTAP 1015 - Introduction to OTA

1 Credit(s)
This course will examine the profession of occupational therapy and its role in educational systems, health care and the community. Topics include the history of the profession, the development and utilization of occupational therapy assistants, philosophical principles of the profession, the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, roles of the occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant, and national and state credentialing requirements. Students will be exposed to the relevant theories prevalent within the occupational Therapy profession. There will also be discussion about professional relationships, along with exploration of cultural, ethical and legal issues in occupational therapy practice. Relationship to Curriculum Design: This course addresses the Occupational Performance, Client-Centered Practice, Health, Wellness and Quality of Life, Communication Skills, and Professional and Ethical Behavior threads of the curriculum design. UG

1 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take OTAP 1020 , OTAP 1021 ;