OT 301 - Occupational Therapy Seminar I

(1 credit)

This course will provide students with an introduction to the concept of occupation, the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, professional behaviors in occupational therapy and the opportunity to interface with the professional OT community in both classroom and informal meeting environments. Basic skills in interviewing and observation are included as well as self-reflection and personal development. Occupational Therapy practice areas and special interest areas will be presented with an emphasis on Occupational Therapy roles, functions, and relationships to the interdisciplinary team. A module of medical terminology is also incorporated in preparation for the Professional Phase of the program. Prerequisite: Junior status and admission to the pre-professional phase. Fall.