OTA 210 : Occupational Therapy Fundamentals

This course covers the history and philosophical base of occupational therapy. The roles of practitioners of professional organizations including American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), state, and international organizations. Topics include ethics, communication skills, the occupational therapy process, overview of the healthcare system and the role of occupation and the promotion of health and the prevention of disease and disability for the individual, family, and society. Upon completion, students should have a foundation of theory, concepts, roles and functions of occupational therapy on which to build clinical knowledge and skills. CORE.

Prerequisites

As required by program

Overview

Program

Credits

3
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0

Semester Offered

Fall