OTA 232 Professional Issues for the OTA
Preparation for fieldwork, certification and employment of the OTA, as well as, workplace issues and job-related responsibilities of OTA are covered. The OTA as a manager, contractor, private practitioner and advocate of occupational therapy services are presented.
Cross Listed Courses
n/a
Prerequisite
All first, second and third quarter OTA classes
OTA 112 Therapeutic Activities I 4
OTA 206 Developmental Disabilities 8
OTA 205 Adaptive Technologies 4
OTA 113 Therapeutic Activities II 4
Offered
Summer
Outcomes
- Identify the role and responsibility of the practitioner to address changes in service delivery policies, to effect changes in the system, and to recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas.
- Describe the role of the occupational therapy assistant in care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments.
- Identify strategies for effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of non–professional personnel.
- Discuss strategies for ongoing professional development to ensure that practice is consistent with current and accepted standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options
- Determine the need for continued or modified intervention through monitoring, reassessment and collaboration.
- Identify and communicate the need to develop community and primary care programs to support occupational performance
- Explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid