OTA 3000 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy

Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: This course has a fee attached. Course fees are established to benefit the students in this course and may, among other things, be used to cover the costs of equipment replacement and maintenance, consumable materials, licensure examinations, or to meet specific regulatory requirements. Examples of course fee expenditures for this specific course include subscriptions to electronic course preparation and clinical practice scenarios and applications.
Description: This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the core principles, theories, and practices that underpin the field of Occupational Therapy (OT). The course is designed for students new to the field and offers a comprehensive overview of the foundational concepts necessary for effective and ethical practice in OT. Students will learn historical perspectives that influenced the development of occupational therapy, including key milestones and influential individuals. Students will examine the major OT theories and models, such as the Biopsychosocial Model, Occupational Adaptation, and the Model of Human Occupation. This course includes the application of occupational therapy practice models and approaches, the occupational therapy process, as well as ethics, cultural competency and professional development.