OTA 4300 - Patient Interaction and Professional Issues ll

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 in order 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: Students will deepen their understanding of professional behaviors and communication strategies essential for success in Fieldwork II placements. Building on the foundational concepts from Patient Interaction and Professional Issues I, this course emphasizes the application of professional skills, written and verbal communication, health-care regulations, and professional standards in real-world settings. Students will apply and integrate workplace professionalism, advocating for the profession of occupational therapy, creative and evidence-based planning, preparing for interviews, and client-centered community practice.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: OTA 3700.