OCTA 201 - Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy

2 Credit(s).

Introduces students to the history, philosophy, frames of reference, and major theories of occupational therapy. Students explore and observe areas of practice, and demonstrate an understanding of ethics and current trends, including, but not limited to telehealth and Electronic Medical Records (EMR), emphasizing the impact on the profession of occupational therapy. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Corequisite(s): OCTA 220 and OCTA 221
Lecture Hours per Week: 2 Other Hours: 8 hours Level I Fieldwork.
Common Course Outline: OCTA 201 CCO