OTA 172 - Management Concepts

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Comment: Letter grade only. OTA 172 may not be audited. OTA 172 may not be taken credit/no credit. OTA172 focuses on the development of management skills for the occupational therapy assistant in traditional roles and non-traditional roles in emerging areas of practice. Program development, budgeting, marketing, scheduling, implementation and evaluation for continuous quality improvement will be discussed. Emerging areas of practice will be identified by analyzing community needs and studying trends in current and new areas. Upon successful completion of OTA 172 the student should be able to: Explain the role of occupation in the promotion of health, wellness and the prevention of disease and disability for the individual, family, and society within occupational therapy's scope of practice. Explain occupational therapy and identify strategies to assist the consumer in gaining access to services by educating other professionals, service providers, consumers and the public. Describe the role and professional responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant in care coordination, case management, and transition services in traditional and emerging practice environments, and when services are providedon a contractual basis. Assist with the collection, organization and reporting on data for evaluation of practice outcomes. Identify the varied roles and responsibilities of the OTA as a practitioner, educator, and research assistant in addressing change in service delivery policies, to effect changes in the system and to recognize opportunities in emerging practice areas. Assist with the development, marketing, and management of service delivery options, and identify the impact of contextual factors on the management and delivery of services. Identify the mechanisms, systems and techniques needed to properly maintain, organize, and prioritize workloads and intervention settings including inventories, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and evaluation for continuous quality improvement.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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