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Course Description

This course will include an in-depth study of official occupational therapy documents and published statements.  This course will allow advanced study of various occupational therapy specializations, treatments, theory and philosophy, with a specific look into social health determinants and population health. 

 

Required Textbook

There is no physical textbook required for this course.  All readings can be found on the American Occupational Therapy Association website (www.aota.org). 

AOTA membership is required to access a majority of the readings.

 

Course Objectives

B.1.2 Apply knowledge and appreciation of the role of sociocultural, socioeconomic, diversity factors, and lifestyle choices in contemporary society to meet the needs of persons, groups, and populations (e.g. principles of psychology, sociology, and abnormal psychology).

B.1.3  Demonstrate knowledge of the social determinants of health for persons, groups, and populations with or at risk for disabilities and chronic health conditions.  This must include an understanding of the epidemiological factors that impact the public health and welfare of populations.

B.3.1 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.3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of scientific evidence as it relates to the importance of balancing areas of occupation; the role of occupation in the promotion of health; and the prevention of disease, illness, and dysfunction for persons, groups, and populations.

B.4.11 Explain the need for and demonstrate strategies with assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being.

B.4.16 Demonstrate interventions that address dysphagia and disorders of feeding and eating and train others in precautions and techniques while considering client and contextual factors.