Jun 17, 2024  
Spring 2014 Catalog 
    
Spring 2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OT 141 - Research of Community Practice


Credit Hours: 1

The focus of this clinical area is to develop beginning observational skills of the student. Emphasis will be placed on exposure to patients/clients, the practice of occupational therapy, the role of various heath care professionals, and development of professional behaviors.

Course Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • state performance skills seen during observations of therapeutic interventions;
  • describe roles and responsibilities of occupational therapy and/or their disciplines and state how they work together to fulfill the mission of agency;
  • describe, as observed or learned during fieldwork rotation, healthcare and human services delivery systems;
  • identify and demonstrate professional attributes with regard to supervision and patient/staff interaction;
  • demonstrate effective and professional behavior and communication skills with the healthcare and human services staff and modify behavior in accordance to supervision;
  • dress in an acceptable manner for the facility and profession;
  • demonstrate acceptable personal hygiene and dress;
  • be punctual with time scheduling and adhere to agreed timeframe for facility. In case of rescheduling, demonstrate appropriate steps for following through with scheduling;
  • adhere to expected staff responsibilities in regard to facility’s policy/procedures;
  • ask relevant questions at the appropriate times; and
  • write objective observations and subjective impressions of the processes, procedures and consumers’ outcomes.


Prerequisites: OT 101, OT 102
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