OT 526 - Trends: Wellness & Public Health

Institution:

Alvernia University

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This course will investigate timely topics of critical interest to occupational therapy professionals. The current focus will examine the role of the occupational therapist in the promotion of wellness & health, disability postponement, and prevention through the use of the public health and social models of disability. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between chronic disease, disability, occupational performance, and wellness from the societal perspective and of those living with disabilities. Presentation of historical analysis, healthcare discourse, cultural critique, evaluation and application of occupational therapy theories and philosophies will expand opportunities for service delivery to disadvantaged, underserved and/or nontraditional populations both in the Unites States and internationally. OT majors only. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the OT Program or Permission of the Program Director, OT 482 (Grade of "P") and OT 483 Grade of "P").

Credits:

3.00

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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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