OT 833 - Contemporary OT Practice III: Client Centered Evidence-Based Practice

3 Credit(s)

This is the third course in the series of five level I fieldwork experiences and seminars. Students continue to gain exposure to clients and populations in community-based settings through guided observation and active participation. The focus of the learning experience includes the application of knowledge and skills learned through previous and current coursework, including observation, written and verbal communication, continued professional behavior development, individual and group participation with clients, beginning level assessments, and evidence-based, client-centered interventions. This fieldwork experience includes a weekly seminar that emphasizes professional behavior development, evidence-based practice, professional reasoning through learning activities, classroom analysis of observations, and reflective practice. Ties between didactic and clinical/community practice are strengthened facilitating deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between the person, their environment, and meaningful occupations to maximize occupational performance.
Prerequisite(s): OT 723.