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OCTH 638

OCTH 638: Level I Fieldwork: Occupational Therapy Practice Exploration

Credit Hours: (2)

Experiential learning course that focuses on the transition from OTA to OTR in the occupational therapy service delivery process in practice

Note(s):This is a hybrid course.

 

Content

  • Communicate the Distinct Nature of Occupation  
  • Professional Reasoning 
  • Principles of Interprofessional Team Dynamics 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate the Distinct Nature of Occupation  

Explain to the community of interest (e.g., consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the public) the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, wellness, and well-being. 

Professional Reasoning 

Demonstrate professional reasoning to evaluate, analyze, diagnose, and provide occupation-based interventions that:  

  • Address client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills. 
  • Focus on creation, promotion, establishment, restoration, maintenance, modification, and prevention. 

Principles of Interprofessional Team Dynamics 

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of interprofessional and interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient-and population-centered care as well as population health care programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.

 

Assessment Measures

Projects, assignments, competencies, and tests as appropriate. 

 

Other Course Information

Additional course information provided as needed in course semester syllabi.

 

Review and Approval

April 18, 2023

June 5, 2025