OT 513 - Advocacy & Public Policy

Institution:

Alvernia University

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on the identification and analysis of those factors influencing the change within the profession and the promotion and development of leaders within the profession. Examines the needs, resources, policies and legislation affecting occupational therapy profession; at the regional, national, and global levels. Issues of financing services, reimbursement, measuring outcomes, developing partnerships, grant writing, the development of business and marketing plans are presented. The role of the practitioner as an educator, advocate, and consultant with a central focus on occupation and its relationship to health are examined. OT majors only. Prerequisites: formal acceptance into the OT Program or Permission of the Program Director, OT 482, OT 483.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alvernia.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 796-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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