OT 507 - Leadership, Ethics, & Advocacy Concepts in Occupational Therapy

(1 credit)

This course will explore various leadership theories and application to the management of OT services. Students will explore 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. This course will teach students to identify, analyze, and advocate for existing and future service delivery models and policies, and their potential effect on the practice of occupational therapy and opportunities to address societal needs. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Summer I coursework. Fall.