Academic Catalog 2016-2018

OT 5012 Foundations of Occupational Therapy

An introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as an occupational therapist. Concepts and theories of occupation and occupational therapy, clinical reasoning, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, and official documents of the profession are studied - 2 lecture hours. OTL 5012 lab component for OT 5012. Introductory skills and techniques needed for clinical OT practice, including task and activity analysis, therapeutic media, an introduction to clinical documentation, and application of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework - 2 lab hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the major. (Exam average policy in effect for this course.)

Credits

3.00 units

Corequisite

OTL 5012 - lab