OTA 3800 - Leadership and Management in Occupational Therapy

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: This course addresses essential leadership and management principles specific for occupational therapy assistants. Students will explore strategies for effective team collaboration, ethical decision-making, and quality improvement in clinical settings. Discussions will include leadership theories, their application in health care and the development of an individual leadership plan consistent with personal and professional goals. The curriculum emphasizes communication skills, resource management, intra and inter-professional collaboration, and the development of leadership qualities necessary for enhancing patient care and workplace dynamics. Through case studies and practical applications, participants will cultivate the skills needed to thrive in supervisory roles and contribute to the growth of occupational therapy practice settings.