OT 853 - Contemporary Ot Practice V: Leadership

3 Credit(s)

This course is the final of a five-course series that contains the level I fieldwork experience and seminar. Overall, the purpose of the level I experience continues to provide students with exposure to clients and populations in a variety of community-based settings through guided observation and active participation. The focus of this learning experience includes the application of knowledge and skills learned through prior and concurrent coursework to maximize the understanding and impact of the person-environment-occupation fit on engagement in meaningful occupations and life roles. Skilled observation, written and verbal communication, professional behavior development, individual and group participation, assessment and client-centered intervention skills, and leadership techniques are key elements of this course. Course includes a weekly seminar that emphasizes continued professional behavior development, leadership skill acquisition, and client-centered professional reasoning through learning activities, classroom analysis of observations, and reflective practice in order to strengthen the connection between didactic and clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): OT 843