OT 861 - Professional Reasoning

2 Credit(s)

Integrated with the level II fieldwork experience, this professional reasoning course provides the foundation for the analysis of constructs that inform daily practice decisions. Students are challenged to transfer their level II fieldwork experiences and academic knowledge and skills of data gathering, activity analysis, and intervention planning to the dynamic and challenging practice environment through the process of professional and clinical reasoning. Specific concepts of professional reasoning in relation to the therapeutic use of self and occupations is defined and discussed through client stories and opportunities to observe and question expert practitioners. Use of scientific literature to validate practice decisions and reframe client problems and therapy interventions is explored. Emphasis is placed on establishing routine professional reasoning skills through the electronic classroom, fieldwork experience, and group discussions.
Corequisite(s): OT 860.