2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

OT 543 Needs Assessment & Program Development

This course examines occupational therapy theory and present-day practice in the context of the community and builds on knowledge acquired in OT 542. Students are given the opportunity to complete a health promotion/prevention population-based needs assessment and community-based program for a community population/site of their choosing, subject to instructor approval. This experience is designed to give the skills needed to identify needs and work in a community.

Credits

3