Occupational Therapy Assisting

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply knowledge of occupational therapy history and the profession's philosophical base. (B.2.2 part)
• demonstrate knowledge of and apply the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors. (B.2.3)
• explain to the community of interest (e.g., consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the public) the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, wellness, and well-being. (B.2.3)
• demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. (B.2.3)
• create and implement a plan to address individualized personal and professional responsibilities that are consistent with current accepted standards and long-term professional goals and aligned with current accepted norms in occupational therapy practice. addressing: personal well-being; the roles of client advocate, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant; long-term career objectives; and a strategy to evaluate, refine, and update the plan over time. (B.2.9)
• demonstrate knowledge of the current published American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. (B.2.10)
• explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for occupational therapy including changes in service delivery policies, effecting changes in the system, recognizing opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocating for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant’s role. (B.4.2)
• articulate the distinct knowledge and skills of occupational therapy practitioners to the community of interest. (B.4.5)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body that must include the biological and physical sciences, neurosciences, kinesiology, and biomechanics. (B.1.1 partial)
• demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. (B.2.3)
• report, under the direction of an occupational therapist, on data for evaluation of client outcomes, which are occupation-based, client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence. (B.3.5)
• monitor and reassess, in collaboration with the client and care partner, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention and communicate the identified needs to the occupational therapist. (B.3.7)
• explain the need for orthotics, and design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in orthoses and devices used to enhance occupational performance and participation. (B.3.16)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate sound judgment regarding safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. (B.2.8)
• demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. (B.3.1)
• provide, in collaboration with the occupational therapist, direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, or populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, chronic condition management, and performance in occupations, including occupation as therapeutic intervention and therapeutic exercise. (B.3.6 partial)
• assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, implementing assistive technology or adaptive equipment, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. (B.3.8)
• provide training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices. (B.3.12)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply and analyze scientific evidence to explain the importance of balancing areas of occupation, the role of occupation in the promotion of health and wellness, and the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations. (B.2.5)
• demonstrate knowledge of the current published American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. (B.2.10)
• demonstrate knowledge of effective leadership styles. (B.2.11)
• identify personal and professional strengths and areas for growth to become an effective leader.
• demonstrate awareness of the principles of intraprofessional and interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (B.3.22)
• identify and analyze the influence of contextual factors and current federal, state, and local policy issues and structures on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, or populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. (B.4.1)
• explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for occupational therapy including changes in service delivery policies, effecting changes in the system, recognizing opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocating for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant’s role, and articulate the distinct knowledge and skills of occupational therapy practitioners to the community of interest. (B.4.2)
• understand the business aspects of practice including, but not limited to, the development of business plans, financial management, reimbursement, program evaluation models, strategic planning, and liability issues under current models of service provision including providing services on a contractual basis. (B.4.4)
• identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, support, promotion, and management of service delivery options. (B.4.7)
• participate in ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services. (B.4.9)
• define effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants and non–occupational therapy personnel. (B.4.9)
• explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession, and locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. (B.5.1)
• understand how quantitative and qualitative research studies inform occupational therapy practice. (B.5.3)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply and analyze the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity, equity, and inclusion factors, as well as lifestyles in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations. Course content must include, but is not limited to, introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and introductory sociology or introductory anthropology. (B.1.2)
• apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society’s current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. (B.2.2)
• apply and analyze scientific evidence to explain the importance of balancing areas of occupation, the role of occupation in the promotion of health and wellness, the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations. (B.2.)
• identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to design community programs to support occupational performance for persons, groups, or populations. (B.2.20)
• demonstrate effective communication with communities, and members of the intra-professional and inter-professional teams in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to promote client outcomes. (B.3.21 partial)
• identify and analyze the influence of contextual factors and current federal, state, and local policy issues and structures on the delivery of occupational therapy services for persons, groups, or populations and social systems as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. (B.4.1)
• explain the role and responsibility of the practitioner to advocate for occupational therapy including changes in service delivery policies, effecting changes in the system, recognizing opportunities in emerging practice areas, and advocating for opportunities to expand the occupational therapy assistant’s role. Articulate the distinct knowledge and skills of occupational therapy practitioners to the community of interest. (B.4.2)
• demonstrate knowledge of care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments, the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intra-professional colleagues. (B.4.6)
• identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, support, promotion, and management of service delivery options. (B.4.7)
• participate in ongoing processes for quality management and improvement (e.g., outcome studies analysis and client engagement surveys) and implement program changes as needed to demonstrate quality of services. (B.4.8)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain to the community of interest (e.g., consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the public) the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, wellness, and well-being. (B.2.4)
• apply and analyze scientific evidence to explain the importance of: balancing areas of occupation, the role of occupation in the promotion of health and wellness, the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations. (B.2.5)
• demonstrate professional reasoning to inform occupation-based interventions that focus on: client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills. (B.3.2)
• identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to design community programs to support occupational performance for persons, groups, or populations. (B.3.20)
• identify the need and demonstrate the ability to participate in the development, support, promotion, and management of service delivery options. (B.4.7)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of and apply the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors. (B.2.3)
• explain to third-party payers the distinct nature of occupation. (B.2.4 partial)
• report on data for evaluation of client outcomes as directed by the occupational therapist. (B.3.5 partial)
• demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in practice through electronic documentation systems. (B.3.18 partial)
• demonstrate knowledge of various reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms (e.g., federal, state, local, third party, private payer), appeals mechanisms, treatment/diagnosis codes (e.g., CPT®, ICD, DSM® codes), and durable medical equipment coding (e.g., HCPCS) and documentation requirements (e.g., equipment justifications) that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. (B.4.3)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of human development of adults and older adults as related to concepts of developmental psychology. (B.1.1 partial)
• apply and analyze the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, and diversity, equity, and inclusion factors, as well as lifestyles in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations, and address abnormal psychology. (B.1.2)
• demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions and distinguishes the epidemiological factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations. (B.1.3)
• apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. (B.2.1)
• apply knowledge of occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society’s current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice. (B.2.2)
• demonstrate knowledge of and apply the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors. (B.2.3)
• understand how occupational performance is affected by the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury. (B.2.6)
• demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. (B.2.7)
• create and implement a plan to address individualized personal and professional responsibilities that are consistent with current norms in practice and long-term professional goals, and also addresses: personal well-being, advocacy related to clients, occupational therapy, or the role of occupational therapy practitioners; and a strategy to evaluate, refine, and update the plan over time. (B.2.9)
• demonstrate the application of principles of instructional design and teaching and learning in content related to occupational therapy which includes at minimum: development of learning objectives and assessment, delivery of professional presentation, and self-reflection of process. (B.2.12)
• demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. (B.3.1)
• demonstrate professional reasoning to inform occupation-based interventions that focus on client factors, performance patterns, performance skills, creation, promotion, establishment, restoration, maintenance, modification, and prevention. (B.3.2)
• contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)’ occupational performance by completing an occupational profile and administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools as delegated by the occupational therapist, and explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. (B.3.3)
• provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, or populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, chronic condition management, and performance in occupations, including the ability to collaborate with the occupational therapist related to interventions and selecting and delivering occupations and activities, and addresses occupations as a therapeutic intervention, and interventions to support well-being ( complementary and integrative health); to support self-advocacy related to persons, groups, or populations; and virtual interventions. (B.3.6)
• design and implement occupation-based interventions using the strategies of establish, restore, and modify approaches to address deficits in performance skills. (B.3.9)
• demonstrate knowledge of the use of technology in practice in virtual environments. (B.2.18 partial)
• demonstrate awareness of the principles of intra-professional and interprofessional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (B.3.22)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand how occupational performance is affected by psychosocial disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury. (B.2.6)
• contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)’ psychosocial occupational performance by completing an occupational profile and administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools as delegated by the occupational therapist. (B.3.3)
• explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. (B.3.3)
• demonstrate professional reasoning to inform occupation-based psychosocial interventions that focus on client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills, and address the approaches of creation, promotion, establishment, restoration, maintenance, modification, and prevention. (B.3.2)
• design and implement psychosocial occupation-based interventions using the strategies of establish, restore, and modify approaches to address deficits in performance skills. (B.3.9)
• demonstrate knowledge of principles of techniques to enhance community mobility, and address alternative means of transportation in community settings, including driver rehabilitation and other community access options. (B.3.11)
• demonstrate awareness of intra-professional and inter-professional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (B.3.22)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body that must include the biological and physical sciences, neurosciences, kinesiology, and biomechanics. (B.1.1 partial)
• demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions and distinguishes the epidemiological factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations. (B.1.3)
• apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. (B.2.1)
• demonstrate knowledge of and apply the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors. (B.2.3)
• apply and analyze scientific evidence to explain the importance of balancing areas of occupation, the role of occupation in the promotion of health and wellness, and the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations. (B.2.5)
• understand how occupational performance is affected by the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury. (B.2.6)
• demonstrate activity analysis in areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors to implement the intervention plan. (B.2.7)
• implement a discharge plan from occupational therapy services that was developed by the occupational therapist in collaboration with the client and members of the interprofessional teams by reviewing the needs of the client, caregiver, family, and significant others; available resources; and discharge environment. (B.3.10)
• define the safe and effective application of superficial thermal agents, deep thermal agents, electrotherapeutic agents, and mechanical devices as a preparatory measure to improve occupational performance. This must include indications, contraindications, and precautions, and California regulations. (B.3.14)
• identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to refer to specialists both internal and external to the profession, including community agencies. (B.3.17)
• demonstrate knowledge of care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments as well as the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intra-professional colleagues. (B.4.6)
• explain how scholarly activities and literature contribute to the development of the profession, and locate and demonstrate understanding of professional literature, including the quality of the source of information, to make evidence-based practice decisions in collaboration with the occupational therapist. (B.5.1)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate sound judgment regarding safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. (B.2.8)
• contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)’ occupational performance by completing an occupational profile and administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools as delegated by the occupational therapist, and explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. (B.3.3)
• collaborate in the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies that must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence; under the direction of an occupational therapist, report on data for evaluation of client outcomes. (B.3.5)
• provide direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, or populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, chronic condition management, and performance in occupations, including the ability to collaborate with the occupational therapist related to interventions and selecting and delivering occupations and activities, and addresses occupations as a therapeutic intervention, and interventions to support well-being ( complementary and integrative health); to support self-advocacy related to persons, groups, or populations; and virtual interventions. (B.3.6)
• monitor and reassess, in collaboration with the client and care partner, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention and communicate the identified needs to the occupational therapist. (B.3.7)
• assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, implementing assistive technology or adaptive equipment, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. (B.3.8)
• design and implement occupation-based interventions using the strategies of establish, restore, and modify approaches to address deficits in performance skills. (B.3.9)
• provide training in techniques to enhance community mobility, and address alternative means of transportation in community settings, including driver rehabilitation and other community access options. (B.3.11)
• provide training in techniques to enhance functional mobility, including physical transfers, wheelchair management, and mobility devices. (B.3.12)
• demonstrate interventions that address dysphagia and disorders of feeding and eating, and train others in precautions and techniques while considering client and contextual factors. (B.3.13)
• describe the collaboration process with the occupational therapist to identify appropriate features of assistive technologies and durable medical equipment to support the client’s participation as well as demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., aids for communication, mobility, sensory loss, computer access, seating, and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance. (B.3.15)
• explain the need for orthotics, and design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in orthoses and devices used to enhance occupational performance and participation, and train in the safe and effective use of prosthetic devices used to enhance occupational performance. (B.3.16)
• demonstrate knowledge of the use of electronic documentation systems. (B.3.18 partial)
• demonstrate the principles of the teaching–learning process using educational methods and health literacy education approaches to design activities and clinical training for persons, groups, and populations and to instruct and train the client, caregiver, family, significant others, and communities at the level of the audience. (B.3.19)
• demonstrate knowledge of various reimbursement systems and funding mechanisms (e.g., federal, state, local, third party, private payer), appeals mechanisms, treatment/diagnosis codes (e.g., CPT®, ICD, DSM® codes), and durable medical equipment coding (e.g., HCPCS) and documentation requirements (e.g., equipment justifications) that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. (B.4.3)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand how occupational performance is affected by physical disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury. (B.2.6)
• contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)’ occupational performance in physical activities by completing an occupational profile and administering standardized and non-standardized screenings and assessment tools as delegated by the occupational therapist. (B.3.3)
• explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. (B.3.3)
• demonstrate professional reasoning to inform occupation-based interventions for physical disabilities that focus on client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills, and address the approaches of creation, promotion, establishment, restoration, maintenance, modification, and prevention. (B.3.2)
• design and implement occupation-based interventions for physical disabilities using the strategies of establish, restore, and modify approaches to address deficits in performance skills. (B.3.9)
• demonstrate knowledge of principles of techniques to enhance community mobility, and address alternative means of transportation in community settings, including driver rehabilitation and other community access options. (B.3.11)
• demonstrate awareness of intra-professional and inter-professional team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient- and population-centered care as well as population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable. (B.3.22)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of human development in infants, children, and adolescents, including developmental psychology. (B.1.1 partial)
• apply scientific evidence, theories, models of practice, and frames of reference that underlie the practice of occupational therapy to guide and inform interventions for persons, groups, and populations in a variety of practice contexts and environments. (B.2.1)
• demonstrate knowledge of and apply the interaction of occupation and activity, including areas of occupation, performance skills, performance patterns, context, and client factors. (B.2.3)
• understand how occupational performance is affected by the effects of disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury. (B.2.6)
• demonstrate sound judgment regarding safety of self and others and adhere to safety regulations throughout the occupational therapy process as appropriate to the setting and scope of practice. This must include the ability to assess and monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory status, and temperature) to ensure that the client is stable for intervention. (B.2.8)
• contribute to the evaluation process of client(s)’ occupational performance by completing an occupational profile and administering standardized and nonstandardized screenings and assessment tools as delegated by the occupational therapist; explain the importance of using psychometrically sound assessment tools when considering client needs, and cultural and contextual factors. (B.3.3)
• collaborating in the development of occupation-based intervention plans and strategies that must be client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice, and based on available evidence; under the direction of an occupational therapist, report on data for evaluation of client outcomes. (B.3.5)
• provide, in collaboration with the occupational therapist, direct interventions and procedures to persons, groups, or populations to enhance safety, health and wellness, chronic condition management, and performance in occupations, including occupations as a therapeutic intervention, and virtual interventions. (B.3.6 partial)
• monitor and reassess, in collaboration with the client and care partner, the effect of occupational therapy intervention and the need for continued or modified intervention and communicate the identified needs to the occupational therapist. (B.3.7)
• assess, grade, and modify the way persons, groups, and populations perform occupations and activities by adapting processes, modifying environments, implementing assistive technology or adaptive equipment, and applying ergonomic principles to reflect the changing needs of the client, sociocultural context, and technological advances. (B.3.8)
• design and implement occupation-based interventions using the strategies of establish, restore, and modify approaches to address deficits in performance skills. (B.3.9)
• demonstrate interventions that address dysphagia and disorders of feeding and eating, and train others in precautions and techniques while considering client and contextual factors. (B.3.13)
• describe the collaboration process with the occupational therapist to identify appropriate features of assistive technologies and durable medical equipment to support client's participation, and demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., aids for communication, mobility, sensory loss, computer access, seating, and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance. (B.3.15)
• identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to refer to specialists both internal and external to the profession, including community agencies. (B.3.17)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand how occupational performance is affected by pediatric and developmental disease processes including heritable diseases, genetic conditions, mental illness, disability, trauma, and injury. (B.2.6)
• demonstrate therapeutic use of self, including one’s personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments, as part of the therapeutic process in both individual and group interaction. (B.3.1)
• provide direct interventions to persons or groups to enhance safety and performance in occupations. This must include the ability to collaborate with the occupational therapist related to interventions and selecting and delivering occupations and activities. (B.3.6 partial)
• demonstrate effective communication with clients, care partners, communities, and members of the intra-professional and inter-professional teams in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to promote client outcomes. (B.3.21)
• demonstrate knowledge of documentation requirements that affect consumers and the practice of occupational therapy. Documentation must effectively communicate the need and rationale for occupational therapy services. (B.4.3 partial)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others, including adherence to precautions, infection control, and other regulations, in all academic and practice settings.
• incorporate consistent application of therapeutic use of self, ethical decision-making, and professional reasoning as a foundation of all occupational therapy practice.
• demonstrate effective skills in collection, organization, and reporting of evaluation data under the supervision of and as assigned by an occupational therapist.
• recognize and communicate occupational needs and concerns through effective collaboration with clients, their care providers, and the inter professional team in a responsive and responsible manner.
• facilitate client-centered and culturally relevant occupation-based interventions that enhance occupational performance and also address promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention when indicated, based on current evidence.
• implement a discharge plan designed by the OT that includes client and care provider resources, education, and training, and considers the discharge environment.
• apply knowledge and understanding of essential core documents from the American Occupational Therapy Association, as well as certification, state licensing requirements and regulations, and how these guide ethical practice, supervision, and decision-making.
• integrate effective written and verbal reporting skills, for documentation, reimbursement, and intra- and inter-professional collaboration.
• demonstrate work behaviors, self-care, and self-regulation skills that reflect the professional nature of OT practice, including the ability to accept professional feedback and modify behavior and actions based on feedback.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate sound judgment in regard to safety of self and others, including adherence to precautions, infection control, and other regulations, in all academic and practice settings.
• incorporate consistent application of therapeutic use of self, ethical decision-making, and professional reasoning as a foundation of all occupational therapy practice.
• demonstrate effective skills in collection, organization, and reporting of evaluation data under the supervision of and as assigned by an occupational therapist.
• recognize and communicate occupational needs and concerns through effective collaboration with clients, their care providers, and the inter professional team in a responsive and responsible manner.
• facilitate client-centered and culturally relevant occupation-based interventions that enhance occupational performance and also address promotion, compensation, adaptation, and prevention when indicated, based on current evidence.
• implement a discharge plan designed by the OT that includes client and care provider resources, education, and training, and considers the discharge environment.
• apply knowledge and understanding of essential core documents from the American Occupational Therapy Association, as well as, certification, state licensing requirements and regulations, and how these guide ethical practice, supervision, and decision-making.
• integrate effective written and verbal reporting skills, for documentation, reimbursement, and intra- and inter-professional collaboration.
• demonstrate work behaviors, self-care and self-regulation skills that reflect the professional nature of OT practice, including the ability to accept professional feedback and modify behavior and actions based on feedback.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain to the community of interest (e.g., consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the public) the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, wellness, and well-being. (B.2.4)
• create and implement a plan to address individualized personal and professional responsibilities that are consistent with current accepted standards and long-term professional goals, including: personal well-being; alignment with current accepted norms in occupational therapy practice; advocacy related to clients; occupational therapy, or the role of the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; long-term career objectives; a strategy to evaluate, refine, and update the plan over time. (B.2.9)
• demonstrate knowledge of the current published American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and AOTA Standards of Practice and use them as a guide for ethical decision making in professional interactions, client interventions, employment settings, and when confronted with personal and organizational ethical conflicts. (B.2.10)
• demonstrate knowledge of effective leadership styles and identify personal and professional strengths and areas for growth to become an effective leader. (B.2.11)
• demonstrate the application of principles of instructional design and teaching and learning in content related to occupational therapy which includes at minimum: development of learning objectives, design of material, development of learning assessment, delivery of professional presentation, and self-reflection of process. (B.2.12)
• demonstrate effective communication with clients, care partners, communities, and members of the intra-professional and inter-professional teams in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to promote client outcomes. (B.3.21)
• demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. (B.4.5)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain to the community of interest (e.g., consumers, potential employers, colleagues, third-party payers, regulatory boards, policymakers, and the public) the distinct nature of occupation and the evidence that occupation supports performance, participation, health, wellness, and well-being. (B.2.4)
• demonstrate professional reasoning to inform occupation-based interventions that focus on: client factors, performance patterns, and performance skills, as well as, creation, promotion, establishment, restoration, maintenance, modification, and prevention. (B.3.4)
• identify and communicate to the occupational therapist the need to design community programs to support occupational performance for persons, groups, or populations. (B.3.20)
• demonstrate effective communication with clients, care partners, communities, and members of the intra-professional and inter-professional teams in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to promote client outcomes. (B.3.21)
• demonstrate knowledge of applicable national requirements for credentialing and requirements for licensure, certification, or registration consistent with federal and state laws. (B.4.5)
• demonstrate knowledge of care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments, and the consultative process with persons, groups, programs, organizations, or communities in collaboration with inter- and intra-professional colleagues. (B.4.6)
• define effective, competency-based legal and ethical supervision of occupational therapy assistants and non–occupational therapy personnel. (B.4.9)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• produce work independently on occupational therapy related topics.