This course introduces concepts of human occupation and the framework for practice and examines the role of occupational therapy in a variety of settings. Topics include history and philosophical principles, meaning of occupation, the Occupational Therapy Framework: Domain and Process; Standards of Practice; Code of Ethics, current and emerging practice areas, roles of the registered occupational therapist and the certified occupational therapy assistant, evidence-based practice, credentialing requirements and professional associations.
Prerequisites
Eight/Nine Quarter Program: Application into the Professional OTA Curriculum; this course must be taken as a prerequisite in the quarter before student hopes to start in the Professional OTA Curriculum.
Corequisites
None