Introduction to Occupational Therapy

This course provides the student with a historical overview of the profession, the foundational concepts of occupational therapy (OT) - process and theory, basic health care concepts, wellness and prevention, legal and ethical considerations, an understanding of the role of the OTA, and basic documentation. This course is intended to provide students interested in the OTA program of study with an introduction to the profession. This course including interactive opportunities to obtain a feeling for the profession to determine if the practice of OT is the right professional fit.

Credit hours: 2.0

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