OTHA 1305 Principles of Occupational Therapy (Formerly Introduction to Occupational Therapy)

Introduction to occupational therapy including the historical development and philosophy. Emphasis on the roles of the occupational therapy assistant. Topics include areas of occupation; occupational therapy personnel; current health care environment; and moral, legal, and ethical issues.

Semester Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Corequisite

BIOL 2301, BIOL 2101, ENGL 1301 and PSYC 2314.

End-of-Course Outcomes

Articulate the history and philosophy of occupational therapy; differentiate frames of reference; contrast the education, roles, and functions of occupational therapy personnel; describe occupational performance areas, skills, and contexts; compare practice areas; explain the concepts of ethics in occupational therapy practice; and demonstrate patient/practitioner interaction.