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OCTH 663

OCTH 663: Professional Practice Seminar 4

Credit Hours: (1)

Cumulative reflection on the personal and professional growth experienced throughout the program, culminating in individualized long-term plans for advocacy and lifelong learning. 

 

Content

  • Communicate the Distinct Nature of Occupation 
  • Personal and Professional Responsibilities 

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

All MOT courses utilize instructional strategies that rely on active learning and best teaching practices.  

Additional instructional methods for each course are determined by course instructors in alignment with course content. These may include: 

  • Simulations/role-plays 
  • Student presentations 
  • Flipped classrooms 
  • Gamification 
  • Collaborative learning in teams 
  • Field/Lab experiences 
  • Guest speakers 
  • Case Studies 
  • Other 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

B.2.4. 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.  

B.2.9 Personal and Professional Responsibilities  

Create and implement a plan to address individualized personal and professional responsibilities that are consistent with current accepted standards and long-term professional goals. The plan must address the following: personal well-being, alignment with current accepted norms in occupational therapy practice, advocacy related to clients, occupational therapy, or the role of the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, long-term career objectives, and a strategy to evaluate, refine, and update the plan over time.

 

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

July, 2009

December, 2020

June 24, 2025