OTA 204 - Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy

1. Explain the progression of health care, particularly in the evolution of service delivery models.
2. Define the role of occupation therapy in traditional and emerging areas of occupational therapy practice.
3. Describe methods to influence public policy to effect changes in service delivery of occupational therapy.
4. Explain the elements of intraprofessional team building between the Occupational Therapist (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
5. Identify the importance of professional responsibilities to liability concerns of practice.
6. Illustrate methods to promote the profession and service of occupational therapy.
7. Investigate the role and responsibilities of a Fieldwork educator.
8. Create a job resume and cover letter.
9. Define elements of time management.
10. Analyze elements of communication and change.
11. Summarize factors of quality assurance and program evaluation.
12. State the importance of work settings’ policies and procedures.
13. List national and state requirements for credentialing.
14. Explain the importance of continued professional development.
15. Summarize the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Code of Ethics.
16. Evaluate information sources used in evidence-based practice in occupational therapy.

1. History of Health Care
2. Resume Writing
3. Service Delivery Models
4. Decision Making
5. Emerging Areas of Practice
6. Credentialing
7. Work Settings’ Policies & Procedures
8. Intraprofessional Team Building
9. Quality Assurance
10. Ethics
11. Evidenced-based practice

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy

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