OCTH 504 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

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Description:

Prerequisite: Admission to the MOT program and successful completion of all course work in the professional curriculum to this point. This course is an overview of the founding principles of occupational therapy practice as well as the development of foundational skills concerning cultural competence as a health care practitioner. The occupational performance of individuals across the life span within a multicultural context will be emphasized. Likewise, the role of theory in the understanding of practice frames of reference and standards of the profession will be closely examined and applied. Additionally, the history of the profession, clinical reasoning strategies, professional ethics and sociocultural and political impacts on the profession will all be explored.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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